Monthly Archives: April 2020
10 Factors for Determining Alimony in a Florida Divorce
There have been many efforts to modify Florida law on alimony in divorce, the most recent being a bill in the House that sought to eliminate permanent alimony and change the factors used to calculate whether a party is entitled to alimony if so for how long and how much a party may be… Read More »
COVID-19 and Online Estate Planning: Warnings for Florida Families
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has created disorder in almost every aspect of life for millions of Americans, but a recent article in the Wall Street Journal aims to alleviate the disruption in one area: Estate planning. According to the March 25, 2020 opinion piece, families are exploring online options for wills, trusts and advance… Read More »
Four Tips to Avoid a Florida Will Contest After Your Passing
Creating a will is already a challenging task, so it’s difficult to think that your efforts could be all for naught when loved ones contest its provisions after you die. Unfortunately, certain individuals may do so: Florida is the only US state that specifically prohibits no-contest clauses in wills, declaring them unenforceable. This means… Read More »
Pitfalls of Online and DIY Estate Planning Packages
If you’re currently reviewing your options for estate planning, there’s a good chance you’ve at least seen a few online or TV ads offering do-it-yourself services. These solutions typically involve downloading software and answering questions; when you work your way through to the end, the technology creates a will, trust, and powers of attorney… Read More »
