Florida Probate Lawyer Blog—Your Legal Questions Answered

Written by Thomas Upchurch | November 19, 2018

There’s no shortage of forms and do-it-yourself (DIY) websites for estate planning documents, but making a will is rarely as simple as filling

Avoiding Beneficiary Designation Problems in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | October 26, 2018

Most people’s estate planning package includes either a will or a living trust, and most property passes through probate or the trust. However,

Intestate Succession Laws in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | October 19, 2018

With proper estate planning, Florida residents can direct a wide variety of critical decisions, from how medical care is determined when they are

How Can a Trustee Be Removed in Florida?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | July 31, 2018

The grantor of a trust typically chooses the trustee very carefully: This person or entity will be charged with maintaining assets for the

Personal Representative’s Duty to File Petition to Determine Elective Share

Written by Thomas Upchurch | June 15, 2018

Several clients have contacted our office recently regarding the Personal Representative’s Duty to File Petition to Determine the Elective Share. Not doing so

Digital Assets and Your Florida Estate

Written by Thomas Upchurch | June 08, 2018

Increasingly, Americans conduct their personal business online. A 2017 survey done for the American Bankers Association revealed that 40% of bank customers primarily

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