Author Archives: Larry Bray
The Best Way To Pass On Personal And Sentimental Items
Estate planning can seem like a rather daunting endeavor. While many people try to avoid facing their own mortality by developing a formal estate plan, they probably have thoughts on who they would like certain items to go to after they die. You might think, even in passing, that you would like your daughter… Read More »
Do I Need A Florida Probate Attorney?
If you are facing the reality of Florida probate, you may be wondering if a lawyer is really necessary. In short, in almost all cases, you will require the assistance of a probate attorney. Except in the case of very small estates disposed of without administration and those for which the executor is the… Read More »
Why Establish Succession For Your Florida Business?
If you own or run a business in Florida, you may be so busy just trying to keep up with the day-to-day needs of your business to worry about its succession plan. However, having an established plan for the succession of your business can ensure that it will continue regardless of what happens to… Read More »
Why To Survey Property Before Buying In Florida
In Florida, home buyers are not legally required to survey property before closing on their new home. However, doing so may prevent a number of significant costs and headaches later on. Particularly during the pandemic and with the scarcity of available housing in Florida, home buyers have been increasingly choosing to waive surveys and… Read More »
How To Provide For Your Pet In Your Will
For many, their dog, cat, or beloved pet is like a member of the family. For this reason, it’s important to ensure that your animals are cared for after you are not around anymore. Estate plans are created to give you peace of mind and ensure that your estate is distributed in the manner… Read More »
What To Do About A Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
There are many situations in which a fiduciary relationship exists. However, there are many fiduciary relationships that come into play during probate. Probate in the process that must occur prior to the execution of a will or the distribution of an estate. Through probate, a will is confirmed to be valid (or its validity… Read More »
What’s The Easiest Way To Transfer Property To Family Members?
This is a question that we get a lot. While there are many ways to transfer property both before, in anticipation of, and after, death, when it comes to wanting to quickly and easily transfer property to a family member while you’re alive, it significantly limits the options, as many of these methods are… Read More »
Why To Consider A Pour-Over Will
Planning your estate can be a daunting process. While the actual experience is fairly streamlined when working with an experienced attorney, people tend to want to avoid thinking about their own mortality. However, this can have dire consequences for your loved ones. When you die (with or without a will) your estate must first… Read More »
What Is Title Insurance And Do I Need It?
The Florida real estate market has been booming, and nationwide there has been a shift toward a sellers’ market, resulting in steep competition for homes and record-breaking price tags. This has led some buyers to forego inspections and title checks in a bid to seem more attractive to sellers. However, this is a dangerous… Read More »
Did Your Spouse Secretly Remove You From Their Will? Understanding Florida’s Elective Share
For most, losing a spouse is a heartbreaking, overwhelming, and traumatic experience. Sometimes, when a loved one passes away they have not prepared a final will and testament providing for their family, which can complicate and prolong the probate process and potentially leave loved ones without critical resources for months or even years while… Read More »
