Philip C. Rosen Law Blog

From a palm beach florida probate lawyerAbsolutely.  Years ago, people would leave $1.00 to a particular child, but that created problems since a child who only received $1.00 was usually not too happy about it and would not sign a receipt confirming they actually received it.  ... Read More

From a Palm Beach Probate LawyerQ: Can’t I just use a Will that I buy in the store or on the internet?A: You can certainly try, but I will tell you that a portion of our business comes from people who have tried to save a few hundred dollars by doing it themselves.  Florida has very specific procedures for executing a Will.  A Will that isn’t properly... Read More

From a Plantation Probate Lawyer What is the purpose of a Will?Simply put, the purpose of a Will is to lay out who your assets will be distributed to upon your death and to appoint a personal representative to handle your estate.  It also lets everybody know who you want to raise your minor children and control any assets you may have left to them.... Read More

From a Palm Beach Probate Attorney.  Q: What happens to my assets if I die without a Will? A: If you die without a Will, Florida law is clear on the distribution of assets.  If you do not have children, your surviving spouse gets everything.  If... Read More

From a Ft. Lauderdale FL probate lawyer Q: How can a Revocable Living Trust avoid probate?A: I will admit that we generate a great deal of income from probating estates, and sometimes probate is unavoidable.  However, we can help our clients avoid the time and expense caused by probate.  By creating a revocable living trust and funding that trust (I will explain that in a minute), your assets will not be subject to... Read More

a Ft Lauderdale probate lawyer Q: Does a Will help me avoid probate?A: Probate is always a big topic since it is generally the reason it takes so long for beneficiaries to get the money and property that was left to them.  Even if you have a will, your beneficiaries may not be able be able to take possession of your assets ... Read More