Debunking Last Will and Testament Myths By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 24, 2022 The more clients I encounter, the more important I feel that last will and testament myths are cleared up. Hopefully being more informed will facilitate more personalized and appropriate...
Assets under Wills: Does a Will Control All of My Property? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. November 28, 2021 [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] BARRY HAIMO: In Florida, a will controls all of the property in your name upon your death. This may include real property, personal property,...
Can I Name an Alternate Beneficiary in My Will? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. October 4, 2021 [BEGIN TRANSCRIPT] HAIMO: In Florida, you can designate your beneficiaries in your will. You can designate a variety of different beneficiaries and the way which they’re going to...
Can I Use a Copy of a Will? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 24, 2021 [VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] BARRY HAIMO: In probate proceedings, you do in fact need the original will. However, if you have a copy and the original will cannot be found, that can be used under most...
How Many Copies of a Will Should Be Signed? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 7, 2021 You may have noticed that often when completing legally binding documents you are required to hand-sign several copies. For instance, purchasing or selling real estate and other large...
How Many Americans Have a Will? One Survey Says Only About 32% By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. January 28, 2021 A few years ago, we posted a version of this article lamenting the fact that only around 40% of American adults had wills. Well, the numbers today are even more...