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For those who are considering making a will in Florida, it is important to understand that there are some rules that one has to follow....

When people make a will, the tendency is to list all their assets so that everything will be covered for the beneficiaries after the...

Before one learns how to create a simple will in Florida, it is important to know Florida’s laws regarding wills. The sunshine state has...

While many people in Florida create a will, not everyone does. After all, it has been estimated that more than half of all Americans do...

In Florida, there are several types of wills and one of them is called the “simple will.” The simple will is where the testator...

Filing a will is not the same as going through the probate process. The court can always appoint an executor for the probate process if...

One of the most important documents for estate planning is the will. It is this document that will govern what happens to your estate...

A handwritten will is often referred to as a holographic will. The person writing the will (testator) writes down all his/her assets on a...

After death, the executor or the personal representative of the decedent must file or register the original will with the local county...

Many people put off making a will because no one wants to think about dying. It is, however, a fact of life, and the older we get, the...

Making the decision to create a Florida Last Will and Testament that is designed to benefit your survivors is not a happy matter to...

Most people do not discuss their finances or the contents of their will, even with family members. The will is usually a private document...

Making a will is the best plan to have your assets distributed per your wishes.

Life can be very unpredictable, even more so as you age. One day, you may be perfectly healthy and the next day, you could have a major...

Florida Medicaid funds a number of programs for seniors who may need long-term care, assisted living, or nursing home care. All the...

The Sunshine State has a population of roughly 21.5 million, and, of these, 22 percent are seniors over the age of 65. Of the roughly 4...

There are about 54 million seniors in the United States and, of these, a significant number of them will need long-term care either at...