Monthly Archives: January 2021

Lady Bird Deed: What is It and What Are the Benefits?
If you are exploring your options for estate planning, you may have come across the term “lady bird deed.” A lady bird deed, which is also referred to as an “enhanced life estate deed,” is a crucial tool for estate planning that offers several benefits. Below, you will find a list of benefits of… Read More »

What Do You Need to Bring to Your First Meeting with a Florida Probate Attorney?
When you have a scheduled consultation with a probate attorney, it is important to prepare for your first meeting. Depending on your relationship with the decedent, this may be an emotional experience and can sometimes be overwhelming, especially while coping with the pain of loss. Retaining a probate lawyer is an important step after… Read More »

Taxes in Florida: Does the State Impose an Inheritance Tax?
As of 2020, only six states impose an inheritance tax on its residents, but Florida is not one of them. An inheritance tax is a tax on assets that an individual has inherited from someone who has died. An inheritance is not necessarily considered “income” to the recipient. Moreover, Florida does not have a… Read More »