Monthly Archives: November 2025
Courts and Resolving Disputes Over Guardianship in Florida
Guardianship is one of the most sensitive areas of elder law. It arises when an adult is no longer able to manage their own affairs due to age, illness, or disability, or when a child needs someone to handle their personal or financial matters. In Florida, guardianship is a legal relationship created and supervised… Read More »
6 Reasons Sibling Disputes Arise in Estate Matters
Comfort and unity can come from family members when someone passes away. Yet there are also situations where estate matters bring long-simmering tensions to the surface. Siblings, individuals who share one or both parents, may suddenly find themselves in conflict over inheritances, responsibilities, and family dynamics. Family disputes can complicate grieving, fracture relationships, and… Read More »
Why DIY Estate Planning Can Backfire
In today’s digital age, do-it-yourself (DIY) legal templates and online estate planning tools are popular. But while these templates may seem like a quick and cost-effective way to prepare for the future, DIY estate planning can come with serious risks. Florida law has unique requirements when it comes to wills, trusts, and other estate… Read More »
Forgery in Estate Documents and What to Do About It
Meant to provide peace of mind, estate documents are drafted so that a person’s final wishes are honored and their assets are distributed as intended. Yet that peace can be disrupted when someone suspects that a will, trust, or other estate document has been forged or tampered with. In Florida, forgery in estate planning… Read More »