by wesmartin | Sep 2, 2025 | Articles, Title Insurance
How to Fund a Florida Trust and Avoid Common Mistakes Creating a trust is only the first step, funding it properly is what brings it to life. Without correctly transferring assets into your Florida trust, it won’t function as intended and won’t help avoid probate....
by wesmartin | Sep 2, 2025 | Articles, Trust Creation
Many Florida residents are moving away from traditional wills in favor of living trusts when planning their estates. While both tools serve important functions, trusts provide more flexibility and control—especially when avoiding probate is a priority. For those...
by wesmartin | Sep 2, 2025 | Articles, Trust Creation
Choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when creating a trust. The person or institution you appoint will be responsible for carrying out your wishes and managing assets held in trust. In Florida, this role comes with legal...
by wesmartin | Sep 1, 2025 | Articles, Trust Creation
If you split your time between Florida and another state, your estate plan needs to account for property and legal processes in both. For many snowbirds, a revocable living trust provides an efficient way to transfer Florida assets without going through probate. These...
by wesmartin | Sep 1, 2025 | Articles, Trust Creation
Setting up a Florida trust can provide long-term security, tax advantages, and smoother transitions of wealth. But deciding which assets to transfer into that trust takes careful planning. Misplacing the wrong property or leaving out critical items can cause legal...
by wesmartin | Sep 1, 2025 | Articles, Probate
If you live outside of Florida but recently lost a family member who resided in the state, you may be entitled to inherit property, but the process is often more complex when you’re not local. Understanding how Florida probate works, especially when you’re...
