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June 29, 2021
Probate Law

What is Exempt Property and How is it Relevant to Probate?

When a person passes away, it is not uncommon for creditors to file claims against their estate. Typically, these claims will be filed by creditors who are attempting to collect...

March 17, 2021
Estate Planning Probate Law

Why You Need A Living Trust

As lawyers, one of the most common misunderstandings we see is the assumption that by completing a Last Will and Testament, all of your assets and property will be distributed...

December 18, 2020
Estate Planning Guardianship

Finalize Your Estate Plan Before It’s Too Late

Conversations regarding estate planning can be uncomfortable and difficult most times. However, these conversations are important not just to protect the future of your assets, but the future of your...

October 14, 2020
Probate Law

What is Formal Administration?

Formal administration is Florida’s most common form of probate. When an estate does not qualify for summary administration, or some other alternative to probate administration, the estate must go through...

October 01, 2020
Probate Law

What is a Special Needs Trust?

A special needs trust is a trust which does not interfere with a disabled trust beneficiary’s eligibility for government benefits. Special Needs Trust Administration A properly drafted special needs trust...

August 26, 2020
Probate Law

Reasons for Contesting a Will

As attorneys who practice in probate court, we know contesting a Last Will and Testament is a long process, which often involves disputes amongst beneficiaries/heirs to the estate and disputes...

October 01, 2019
Estate Planning Family Law In the News

Samah T. Abukhodeir Writes On Family Issues within Estate Planning

Samah T. Abukhodeir, managing attorney of The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm wrote an article entitled, “Family Matters: Family Law Considerations in Estate Planning” which appears in the Fall...

June 18, 2019
In the News Probate Law

Samah T. Abukhodeir Writes On Probate And Trust Case Summaries In ActionLine

Samah T. Abukhodeir, managing attorney of The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm wrote an article entitled, “Probate and Trust Case Summaries” which appears in the Summer 2019 edition of...

April 02, 2019
Estate Planning In the News Resources

Samah T. Abukhodeir Writes On Special Needs and Estate Planning In ActionLine

Samah T. Abukhodeir, managing attorney of The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm wrote an article entitled, “Special Needs Requires Special Planning” which appears in the Spring 2019 edition of...

January 25, 2019
Probate Law

How Do You Deal with Probate and the Estate Process in Florida?

We all know how heart-breaking it is to see our loved ones pass away. It is even more heartbreaking to administer the assets and properties your loved ones left behind. ...