Category Archives: Trusts

More than 2 years since the Date of Death? Probate that estate!

A little known fact about Florida probate law is that if more than 2 years have passed since the date of death, virtually all creditors claims are barred! Yes, barred – meaning, no can do. Though there are rare ocassions where claims can be enforced, it is simply that … rare. What does this mean…

Florida Probate Myths – A trust always avoids probate in Florida

This is a common misconception! (Unfortunately, too common) Trusts do NOT avoid probate if the trust (revocable trust or living trust) was not funded properly before the death of the decedent.