When you run a business, planning your estate isn’t just about signing over your financial accounts and personal possessions to heirs or completing a power of attorney and outlining medical directives. Most people fail to realize that their business is another asset...
The Mine Field of Probate By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. September 7, 2022 Probate is the process of winding up someone’s financial and legal affairs. It can be time consuming, expensive and unpredictable. It can also be quite emotionally draining. Most people find it...
Understanding the Probate “Look Through” Rule in Florida By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 12, 2022 Probate administration is never one size fits all. And if a trust-based estate plan was used in combination with a Last Will and Testament, it’s subject to...
What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies During Probate in Florida? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 5th, 2022 Probate administration is a common process for many estates in Florida. But what happens when a named beneficiary dies before the probate process is complete? And...
How Florida Probate Affects Adopted Children By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 28, 2022 In the state of Florida, the estate of anyone who dies without a will is subject to probate. And even if the deceased had a will and had assets in their name without a designated...
3 Dangers of Probate You Should Know By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. September 6, 2021 When considering estate planning, you’ll hear a lot of talk about “avoiding probate.” But what is probate, and what are the dangers of probate you should know? Probate refers to the legal...
