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How a Quiet Title Action Works in Florida and When You Might Need One
If you have ever tried to sell a home only to discover an old lien, a missing heir, or a recording error standing in the way, you already understand what a “cloud on title” feels like. A cloud is any claim, document, or defect that creates doubt about who actually owns a piece of… Read More »
What Is Formal Administration in Florida and When Is It Required?
Losing a loved one brings enough to think about without also trying to decipher Florida’s probate rules. Yet if you have been named a personal representative, or you are simply trying to understand what happens to a family member’s assets after death, you may have already come across the term “formal administration.” What does… Read More »
How to Choose the Right Trustee for Your Florida Revocable Living Trust
Setting up a revocable living trust is a smart way to plan for the future, but the plan is only as strong as the person or institution you place in charge of it. Choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions in the entire process, and it deserves careful thought. Who do… Read More »
The Role of the Personal Representative in a Florida Probate Estate
When someone passes away in Florida, their estate often needs to go through probate before assets can reach the people they intended to receive them. At the center of that process sits one key figure: the personal representative. But what does this role actually involve, and why does Florida law take it so seriously?… Read More »
What Should Be in a Florida Business Partnership Agreement?
Starting a business with a partner is exciting, but have you thought about what happens if you and your partner disagree down the road? For St. Petersburg business law attorneys, one of the most common issues we see is partners who launched a company on a handshake, only to discover years later that they… Read More »
What is Florida’s Homestead Exemption and What Does it Mean for Estate Planning?
Florida has one of the most comprehensive homestead exemptions in the entire country. It is part of our state’s constitution (Florida Constitution–1968 Revision Art. X, § 4) and it can be a very powerful asset protection tool. The homestead exemption can have implications for estate planning if you are a homeowner. At Fisher &… Read More »
How Do You Actually Revoke a Revocable Trust?
A revocable living trust can be a highly advantageous estate planning tool because it is so flexible. You can easily change it. You can even get rid of it. This raises an important question: How do you actually revoke a revocable trust? The short answer is that you will need to execute a formal… Read More »
What is a Pour Over Will and Do I Actually Need One in Florida?
A will is the foundation of an estate plan. In Florida, many people can benefit from including a pour over will as part of their estate. At Fisher & Wilsey, P.A., we are leaders in estate planning in Pinellas County. Within this article, our St. Petersburg estate planning lawyers provide a guide to pour… Read More »
Too Many St. Petersburg Business Owners Do Not Have a Succession Plan
Are you the owner of a small or mid-sized business in St. Petersburg or elsewhere in Pinellas County? If so, it is imperative that you have a comprehensive succession plan in place. The lack of a business succession plan could put your company (and your family) at risk. In this article, our St. Petersburg… Read More »