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Does A Trustee Get Paid?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains when it is appropriate to pay a trustee for their services during trust administration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r77jjJDJnSE Video Transcript: When you are serving as your own trustee, obviously it would not make sense for you to compensate yourself for those services because it’s already your money and you ...

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Should I Avoid Probate (Estate Administration)?

Video Transcript: Avoidance of probate is not necessarily the ultimate goal in estate planning. There are some things, that even under the best-crafted procedures, will require probate. There are also reasons why probate can be beneficial: too many people get scared away from probate; you should speak with your attorney ...

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Who Should Be A Trustee?

Video Transcript: In choosing your successor trustee, that is, the person that takes over after you are no longer able to assist or no longer wish to take care of the management of your assets. That successor trustee must be someone that you have trust in; in substantial asset situations, ...

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In Florida, What Is An Elective Share For A Widow Or Widower?

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Can I Use My Will To Name A Guardian For My Young Children?

Video Transcript: One of the great things about a will is that you can use it to establish who you would like to act as your guardian for your minor children. Now you can’t use that, necessarily, to take away the rights of a surviving biological father or mother; but ...

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Can I Place My Final Ceremonies Preferences In My Will?

Video Transcript: While you can certainly provide information about your final ceremonies or the disposition of your body in your will, it is certainly not necessary for you to do so. We encourage that it be provided to the attorney so that it is available at the time of person’s ...

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What Is An Advance Directive?

Video Transcript: An advance directive is really that interface between the medical world and the legal world. It is legally how you tell your medical providers and other family members who can assist in advising those medical providers of what your wishes are – if you are not otherwise able ...

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Will Contests: In Florida, What Are The Damages In A Will Contest Case?

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Will Contests: Who Pays For Attorney Fees?

If I Successfully Bring A Will Contest Case, Does The Estate Pay Attorney’s Fees? Video Transcript: If you are successful in setting aside a will,you have, in essence, provided a benefit to that estate; and a benefit to the court in establishing what was the proper will for that deceased ...

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How Can My Homestead Be Subject To Creditor Claims?

Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman explains situations where a rightful claim could be made against a homestead in Florida. Video Transcript: Assuming that you have resided in your home for a period of approximately three years and that it meets the definition of the homestead (this deals with a certain size limit if ...

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