About a month ago, this space discussed the concept of exempt property in the context of Florida estate administration. To refresh, certain property will be considered exempt from creditors when there is a surviving spouse or children of the testator. While this is an...
Month: November 2015
Florida probate litigation can be complicated
About a month ago, this blog touched briefly on the fact that a recent case in one of Florida's appellate districts had pointed out the fact that settlement agreements during probate cases should be specific in what representations the parties relied on in coming to...
What happens in Florida to an improperly devised homestead?
As many Florida residents may know, the state has some unique laws when it comes to what is known in law as homestead property. While these laws are complicated and somewhat arcane, the basic idea is that a person's primary residence, if owned, is immune to certain...
What is a land trust in Florida?
We have previously touched on various types of trusts in this space, and what some potential advantages of their use may be in the service of a comprehensive Florida Estate plan. This week, we are going to briefly discuss a type of trust instrument that is almost...
