Unfortunately, many people do not tell their loved ones where to find their original Will or other testamentary documents (NOT COPIES!). This can be a big problem! The original Will is very important in Florida. Without the original will it may be very difficult or even impossible to ensure the last wishes of the decedent are followed. This is because in Florida, the law states that a Will may...

In the State of Florida, a surviving spouse often has many more rights in the estate of her deceased spouse’s estate than she thinks. Of course, if a surviving spouse is provided for by the deceased spouse’s estate that beneficial interest will not be reduced. However, sometimes a surviving spouse finds that she has not been provided for by the deceased spouse. Florida law...