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Have You Heard of ABLE Accounts?

If you or a loved one have special needs, it is likely that you are currently accessing government benefits. These programs are designed to assist persons with special needs with everything from everyday cost of living to medical care and more. While these programs provide critical benefits, they can also feel restricting...

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Florida’s Intestacy Laws

State intestacy laws come into play when a person dies without a valid will in place. When someone passes away and they do not have a legally valid will in place, they are said to have died “intestate.” In the absence of having the terms of a will direct distribution of a...

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Responsibilities of a Guardian

Guardianships are designed to protect the legal rights of a person deemed to be incapacitated. When functional limitations prevent a person from being able to make decisions on their own, guardianship provides critical legal safeguards to help ensure that individual and their best interests remain protected. Guardianships are not established lightly as the court...
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Will Contest Actions

Most of the time, the probate process starts off without a hitch. The will of the decedent is located and submitted to the court for probate. The will is verified and accepted by the court and so things begin. Sometimes, however, there are issues that arise in verifying the validity of the will. Now,...
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