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 ...

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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. For example, if mom created a Living Trust and all of her life insurance, bank accounts and other assets were paid out to the trust when ...

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