by Brandon Legal Group | Oct 21, 2026 | Estate Planning Tampa
TL;DR: Revocable trusts offer zero protection against lawsuits; creditors and judgment holders can reach them as easily as if the assets sat in a personal checking account. Irrevocable trusts can shield assets from most creditor claims, but only if structured...
by Brandon Legal Group | Oct 14, 2026 | Estate Planning Tampa
TL;DR: Per stirpes is a command in your will that says: "If one of my heirs dies before me, their share goes to their kids." Without it, their entire family line can get cut out, and their inheritance is carved up by surviving relatives. It's the difference between...
by Brandon Legal Group | Oct 7, 2026 | Estate Planning Tampa
TL;DR: Your late spouse's will tried to cut you out? Tough. Florida law gives a surviving spouse the right to claim an " elective share" , 30% of the elective estate, a pool far broader than the probate file. This law acts like a battering ram, smashing through the...
by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 30, 2026 | Estate Planning Tampa
TL;DR: Digital assets, from cryptocurrency wallets to social media accounts, often sit outside traditional estate plans, creating confusion and loss when someone dies. What transfers depends on platform terms of service, account structure, and whether the decedent took...
by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 23, 2026 | Estate Planning Tampa
TL;DR: Florida probate becomes mandatory when an estate holds assets titled solely in the decedent's name above specific dollar thresholds, or when real property requires formal transfer. The size of the estate and the type of assets dictate whether summary...
by Brandon Legal Group | Sep 16, 2026 | Estate Planning Tampa
TL;DR: Florida's homestead protection shields a primary residence from most creditors' claims during life and after death, but it doesn't block everything. Mortgages, tax liens, and specific obligations punch through. Understanding what homestead actually protects, and...
