by michelle | Aug 18, 2026 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Thousands of families move to the Brandon area every year, and many arrive with a will drafted in New York, Ohio, or Michigan tucked safely in a drawer. When they ask me whether that will is still good, my answer usually surprises them: It is probably valid, but valid...
by michelle | May 18, 2026 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
If someone has asked you to serve as the executor of their estate, you may not realize that Florida uses a different term for this role: Personal Representative. The title is different, but the weight of the responsibility is very much the same. As a Fishhawk estate...
by michelle | Apr 10, 2026 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
It’s a question that comes up more often than you might think. Relationships change. Families experience conflict, estrangement, or circumstances that make you reconsider who should inherit from your estate. If you’re wondering whether you can remove...
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...
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...
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...
