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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

Your Guide to Setting Up a Florida Living Trust

Written by Thomas Upchurch | May 30, 2018

A living trust can be a powerful tool for passing the benefit of your estate to loved ones on whatever terms seem most

Advice for Discussing Estate Plans with Adult Children

Written by Thomas Upchurch | May 23, 2018

For many Americans, money and financial concerns are taboo subjects for discussion. Unfortunately, that reticence creates an obstacle for many people in the

Understanding Undue Influence Lawsuits in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | April 23, 2018

A will allows a person to determine what happens to his property after he passes away. Unfortunately, unscrupulous people sometimes intimidate or confuse

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