Florida Probate Lawyer Blog—Your Legal Questions Answered

Written by Thomas Upchurch | March 28, 2019

1. Determine whether you need an estate plan. The first step in the Florida estate planning process—determining whether you need an estate plan–is

Written by Thomas Upchurch | February 22, 2019

Whether you’re planning for the distribution of your assets after death, managing the estate of a deceased loved one, or just inheriting property,

Written by Thomas Upchurch | January 31, 2019

Battles over wills and estates can happen in any family (and are usually kept private among family members), but for those in the

Written by Thomas Upchurch | November 26, 2018

When drafting a will, many people default to naming a spouse, closest sibling, or oldest child as executor of his or her estate.

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

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,

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