Law Office of Warren B. Brams, P.A.
Floridians may have heard the estate planning term "living will." Some may be a bit confused by the phrase and how it differs from what they may think of as a "regular" will. First, it is important to understand that a "living will" isn't really a will, in the...
As the so-called "baby boom" generation continues to age, it is becoming increasingly likely that many individuals will receive an inheritance within the next few decades. A Boston College study has found that it is possible that, over the next 40 years, various...
While there are several types of adult guardianship in Florida, being the legal guardian of another adult in any form can be a difficult job. The guardian must attempt to balance taking action that is in the best interests of the ward with allowing the ward as much...
A person who dies without a will is said to have died "intestate." When that happens the distribution of the decedent's property is governed by Florida's intestacy statute. If the decedent was married but had no children, all the assets pass to the surviving spouse....
Having a solid estate plan is essential if you wish to have some control over how your assets are distributed after you die. We have discussed some ways of avoiding probate in Florida and the delays and costs associated with it. But for various reasons, probate is...
