by Romy Jurado | Dec 30, 2022 | 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...
by Romy Jurado | Dec 29, 2022 | Estate Planning
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...
by Romy Jurado | Dec 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
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...
by Romy Jurado | Dec 27, 2022 | Estate Planning
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...
by Romy Jurado | Dec 26, 2022 | Estate Planning
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...
