Estate Planning in Florida: Key Reasons to Start Now
Estate planning in Florida is the process of deciding — in writing, in advance — who can act for you if you cannot act for yourself, and who receives what when you die. In Florida that means at least five documents, and it means working…
Florida Lady Bird Deed vs Living Trust: Which is Best?
A lady bird deed and a living trust in Florida both keep property out of probate, and the choice between them turns on how many assets have to move — not on which instrument is stronger. A lady bird deed, known formally as an enhanced life…
What Is a Dynasty Trust? Rules, Cost, Taxes and How It Works (2026)
A dynasty trust is an irrevocable trust built to hold and grow family wealth for multiple generations — in Florida, for as long as 1,000 years — while federal transfer tax is paid only once, on the way in. Ordinary inheritance is taxed at…
What Is Florida Probate Court? A Complete Guide to the Florida Probate Court Process
Florida probate court is where a person's property is transferred after they die — where the will is proved, someone is given legal authority to act for the estate, creditors are handled, and the judge orders the property distributed. There…