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Monthly Archives: September 2026

Updating Will

When Is the Right Time to Update Your Will?

By Laurie R. Chane |

Many people treat their will as a one-time task, signed once and then forgotten in a drawer for decades. But a will is only useful if it reflects your current life and current wishes. Major life events can change how your will is interpreted, and in some cases, Florida law changes it for you… Read More »

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WillThought

What Is a Pour-Over Will and When Does It Make Sense in Florida?

By Laurie R. Chane |

Even the most disciplined trust funding plan eventually meets an asset that never got the memo. A car bought two weeks before a diagnosis. A tax refund deposited the same week an estate plan gets signed. A checking account nobody retitled because it never occurred to anyone that a trust needed to be listed… Read More »

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Fees

What Pasco County Residents Should Know About Florida Probate Fees and Timelines

By Laurie R. Chane |

When a loved one dies owning property in Pasco County, the estate usually cannot be settled by a signature on a form. Florida law routes most estates through probate, a court supervised process for paying debts and distributing what remains. Two questions come up in nearly every conversation about that process: how much will… Read More »

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Trial

What Is Pretrial Diversion in Pasco County and Who Qualifies?

By Laurie R. Chane |

Getting arrested can feel like your life is suddenly on pause. Bills still need to be paid, your job still expects you to show up, and your family still needs you home for dinner. So when a criminal charge lands on your record, is a conviction really your only option? In Pasco County, the… Read More »

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