Monthly Archives: October 2025
Your Guide to Intestacy Laws in Florida
Every adult in Florida should have an estate plan in place. Estate planning is your opportunity to control what will happen to your property and your assets. What happens if there is no legally valid plan? Florida’s intestacy laws take over. Here, our St. Petersburg estate planning attorney provides a guide to the intestacy… Read More »
Florida Has One of the Most Comprehensive Homestead Exemptions in the Country (Why it Matters)
Florida’s homestead exemption is widely regarded as one of the strongest legal protections for property owners in the United States. It shields a person’s primary residence from certain creditors and offers substantial property tax benefits. Understanding how the exemption works is essential for homeowners, especially when planning for the future or addressing financial challenges…. Read More »
Do You Need a Health Care Surrogate if You Have a Living Will?
As part of your estate plan in Florida, you should have advance medical directives. A living will is a key document that will help to ensure that your wishes for health care are followed even if you are not able to give input. Even if you have a living will, it is strongly recommended… Read More »
Debunking Seven Estate Planning Myths in Florida
You need an estate plan. Without one, you, your family, and your finances could be left vulnerable to a wide range of different risks. There are many misconceptions about estate planning. At Fisher & Wilsey, P.A., we want to make sure that Florida families have the knowledge that they need. Here, our St. Petersburg… Read More »
