Author Archives: Larry Bray
Preparing for Your Initial Meeting with a West Palm Beach Probate Attorney
Preparing for your initial meeting with a West Palm Beach probate attorney is important. This is a challenging time for everyone involved. As the personal representative, there is added pressure to deal with the decedent’s will and make sure the probate administration runs smoothly. Hiring a West Palm Beach probate attorney is an important… Read More »
Why You Should Hire a Florida Real Estate Attorney When You Purchase a Home
Unlike some states, Florida does not legally require you to hire an attorney for the real estate closing process. Some real estate agents may try to dissuade you from hiring a real estate attorney for your closing, but there are plenty of reasons to consider retaining one anyway. A West Palm Beach real estate… Read More »
Can the Personal Representative Sell the Decedent’s House During Probate in Florida?
Being appointed personal representative of a Florida estate is a serious position and comes with a lot of responsibility. You will have numerous duties to carry out in order to properly administrate someone’s estate in probate. You may be faced with a variety of unexpected scenarios that you are unsure how to handle, including… Read More »
What to Know about Contesting a Will in Florida
Each month, hundreds, if not thousands, of new probate cases are opened all across Florida. Most of these cases involve someone who passed away with a last will and testament. The remainder are handled as intestate cases, following the Florida laws of succession. Probate is to make sure the testator’s wishes are followed. However,… Read More »
Why You Need to Update Your Florida Estate Plan After You Get Divorced
When some people create their estate plan, they do not realize that this is not something they can just create and forget about. In fact, you should be reviewing your estate plan on a regular basis. Whether it’s every important life event that triggers you to look at it, or whether you automatically review… Read More »
Why Having a Comprehensive Florida Estate Plan is More Important Than Ever
When 2020 rolled around, no one could have predicted that there would be a global pandemic and that the world would effectively be in a shutdown. Getting sick while this current health crisis is going on can be a terrifying thought. With health professionals stretched thin and visitors not allowed in most hospitals and… Read More »
Is There a Difference Between a Healthcare Surrogate and a Power of Attorney in Florida?
There are a lot of documents you need to consider as part of your Florida estate plan. Two of these are the power of attorney and a healthcare surrogate. Some people assume these are one and the same. While somewhat similar, they have some distinct differences and usually serve different purposes. When you meet… Read More »
What Powers Does a Personal Representative Have in a West Palm Beach Probate?
If you have been named as the personal representative for a West Palm Beach estate that will be probated in Florida, it’s important to learn what your responsibilities will be before you agree to take on the position. Some people are afraid to ask questions, because they think they should already know everything. This… Read More »
5 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Florida Estate Planning
It probably comes as no surprise that the biggest mistake you can make with estate planning is to not have an estate plan at all. However, other mistakes might not be so obvious, especially if you don’t have a background in estate planning. This is why it’s so important to meet with a skilled… Read More »
How Do Digital Assets Figure in Your Florida Estate Plan?
Estate planning has changed over the years, especially because digital assets are now a part of most people’s lives. Digital assets are electronic records that you have an interest in or a right to. The term can refer to an underlying asset as well, provided it’s an electronic record of some type. One of… Read More »
