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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

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

Can an Ex-Spouse Contest a Will?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | February 24, 2022

“Does an ex-spouse get an inheritance?” is a common question among divorced people in Florida. This is understandable—divorced spouses ordinarily don’t want to

Will Contest: What Determines Whether A Child Is A Pretermitted Child?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | September 22, 2021

Updated Sept. 2021 Although parents try to do what is best for their children, mistakes sometimes happen. One example is when a parent

Disinherited Children and Will Contests

Written by Thomas Upchurch | September 10, 2021

As everyone knows, familial relationships can often be complicated and challenging. Sometimes, tension within families boils over and leads parents to take drastic

Florida’s Elective Share and Homestead Laws

Written by Thomas Upchurch | August 26, 2021

Following the death of a spouse, Florida law entitles the surviving spouse to a share of the deceased spouse’s estate—regardless of the terms

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