TRUST BASICS: HOW MANY WITNESSES ARE NEEDED FOR A TRUST?
A Trust is essentially an agreement between the Grantor (sometimes called the Trustor) and the Trustees, who maintain the Trust in accordance with its terms. I tell clients to think of a Trust as a private treasure chest or safe deposit box for assets. Trust law is state specific, so in Florida, the Florida Trust Read More
Avoiding Probate Through Joint Ownership and the Exemption on Deeds Between Spouses
One way to avoid probate is through certain types of joint ownership or joint tenancy. When a married couple buys a property, they own it as a tenancy by the entirety, and the property will automatically pass to the surviving spouse without probate. Florida law was updated last year to allow for the exemption of Read More