Thomas Upchurch, Author at Upchurch Law

Does a Will Need to Be Recorded in Florida?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | September 13, 2023

A will establishes your last wishes regarding your estate – and your legacy – which makes it an important legal document. The State

Who Becomes Executor If There Is No Will?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | September 13, 2023

Your will is an expression of how you want your assets to be distributed in the future, which makes it an important legal

Proving Lack of Mental Capacity

Written by Thomas Upchurch | August 03, 2023

Establishing mental incapacity for a person involves a careful evaluation of their ability to understand, retain, process, and communicate information necessary to make

Step-Children Inheritance Law in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | August 03, 2023

Under Florida inheritance laws, step-children are not considered legal heirs, meaning they do not have an automatic right to inherit from a person

Inheritance Theft Laws in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | May 08, 2023

Inheritance theft can be difficult to detect at first, but once it occurs, its effects can be devastating. If you are someone you

Transfer Property to a Trust in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | May 08, 2023

Trusts can be valuable because they offer protection for both property owners and their beneficiaries. Before the Trust Code was modified in 2007,

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