The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers the EB-5 Program, which allows eligible foreign nationals to attain permanent resident status (green card) and bring a spouse and unmarried children (under 21) to America with them. In this...
Historically, the right of surviving wives to claim an elective share of a decedent’s estate was used to protect widowed women and guarantee that the community was not responsible for supporting her. Currently, the elective share protects both widowed husbands...
Florida law has historically protected the rights of surviving spouses, which results in robust legal provisions that guarantee that a deceased’s spouse can enjoy homestead rights, an elective share, and a pretermitted share of the estate. In this article, you...
The right to claim an elective share on a decedent’s estate in Florida protects the surviving spouses from being simply cut out of a will and left with nothing. Is it possible for a spouse to intentionally waive an elective share in Florida? Read on to find...
Florida law offers robust protection to ensure a deceased’s spouse will inherit their fair share of the estate subject to probate. In most cases, it is hard to disinherit a spouse completely, but there are lawful solutions to overcome this inconvenient...
During probate, a decedent’s estate is subject to court-supervised administration and distribution. The process must be conducted by a personal representative appointed in court, which is responsible for dealing with outstanding creditors’ claims against...
