Joint tenancy with right of survivorship in Florida is one of the several primary ways to hold title to real estate. The way your home is titled carries significant implications for estate planning, making it essential to consult with your Florida estate planning...
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...
