Understanding Florida’s “Elective Share” Option

By: Seton T. Hengesbach, Esq. Spousal rights are engrained in Florida law. One powerful right is Florida’s Elective Share (Fla. Stat. Sec. 732.201). This law provides that when your spouse dies you are entitled to at least thirty (30%) percent of their estate.  While...

Challenging A Will In Florida

By Coleman P. Hengesbach The death of a loved one can carry a host of emotions to those left behind. For some, the death of a loved one can be an emotional roller coaster. These emotions can be further instigated when you find out that you were cut of a decedent’s...