When drafting a will, most people will focus on what assets will pass to their heirs. Unfortunately, they often fail to consider the challenges that may be raised or who may raise them. There are multiple parties that can challenge a will, some of which are more obvious than others. […]

Getting left out of a will can come as a tremendous shock. Not only is it hurtful, but it can raise questions as to whether the will is valid. Furthermore, important assets may now be at risk, causing substantial harm to your future security. If you’ve been unpleasantly surprised to […]

You’ve likely seen something like this in a movie: At the reading of the will of a recently deceased family patriarch, the executor dramatically reveals that one or more heirs have unexpectedly been disinherited as a form of revenge for a long-ago transgression. But does this actually happen in real […]

In order for a will to be valid in the state of Florida, it must meet several requirements, including that the testator (the person making the will) has the requisite mental capacity to execute a will.  Concerns about the testator’s capacity, such as the testator suffering from dementia or a […]