by jeanette | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog
By: Coleman P. Hengesbach, Esq. Under Florida Law, granted a person is 18 years of age or an emancipated minor, they may only make a will if they are of “sound mind”. But, what does “sound mind” really mean? This question has navigated its way through our court...
by jeanette | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog
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...
by jeanette | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog
By: Jason T. Zandecki, Esq. There are three main types of guardianship over a minor: Guardianship of the Person, Guardianship of the Property, or both. A Guardianship of the person is similar to a child custody case, and is an option when a minor’s parents have died,...
by jeanette | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog
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...
by richard | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
By Coleman P. Hengesbach Serving as a Personal Representative is an important responsibility because you are entrusted with administering another’s estate in an efficient and impartial manner. Often times, however, personal representatives abuse their powers or they...
by richard | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
By Seton T. Hengesbach, Esq. Absolutely. Often times, beneficiaries are left in the dark with no knowledge or understanding of the assets or funds held in the trust. This is usually the result of the trustee not providing an accounting or otherwise keeping the...
