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Why You Shouldn’t Make Handwritten Changes to Your Will: A Brandon Estate Planning Attorney’s Perspective

by michelle | Sep 9, 2025 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

“I want to make a small change to my will. Can I cross that section out, make my changes, and initial it with a date?” This is one of the most common questions I receive as a Brandon estate planning attorney, and I completely understand the appeal of...

Do I Need a Lawyer to Create a Will in Florida?

by michelle | Jul 9, 2025 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

While Florida law doesn’t require you to hire an attorney to create a will, working with an experienced estate planning lawyer is strongly recommended to ensure your will is legally valid, properly executed, and truly protects your family’s interests. A...

Avoid Probate with a Living Trust: Protecting Your Legacy in Brandon

by michelle | Jun 29, 2025 | Estate Planning, Living Trust, Wills and Trusts

Are you confident your estate plan will protect your assets and loved ones from a time-consuming and expensive probate process? As a Brandon estate planning attorney, I’ve seen how living trusts offer an effective alternative that many professionals and families...

Protecting Your Kids with Life Insurance Trusts: A Riverview Trust Lawyer’s Advice

by michelle | Apr 18, 2025 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

As a trust lawyer helping Riverview families plan for the future, I’m often asked: “Should I just name my kids as my life insurance beneficiaries?” My answer might surprise you—there’s actually a better way that provides much more protection...

Making it Legal: How to Create a Valid Will in Brandon

by Laurie Ohall | Feb 20, 2025 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

Are you thinking about creating a will here in Florida? You may be wondering what makes a will legally binding if something happens to you. As a Brandon will lawyer, I often explain these requirements to clients, and they’re usually surprised to learn that Florida has...

When Someone Declines Their Inheritance: A Brandon Will and Trust Lawyer’s Guide

by Laurie Ohall | Jan 16, 2025 | Inheritance, Wills and Trusts

Family dynamics and personal circumstances can lead to unexpected situations in estate planning, including the decision to decline an inheritance. As a Brandon will and trust lawyer, I’ve guided many families through this complex scenario, helping them...
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