Understanding Holographic Wills in Florida
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye, Fortich & Garcia, P.L. | July 15, 2024 | Wills
The term “holographic will” refers to a testamentary document that is handwritten and signed by the testator — the person whose will it is — without the presence of witnesses. While such wills may be recognized as valid in some jurisdictions. Florida does not recognize holographic wills as valid.
What happens if you can’t find your mom’s will?
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Sep 14, 2020 | Wills
Many Miami area residents have gone through the process of having a parent die. This is a stressful and emotional time for most people, and it can be a difficult process. Although a person may have taken the time to create a will sometimes a will cannot be found. There are steps an heir should take if a will is lost.
What’s the benefit to having a business succession plan in place?
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | May 1, 2020 | Wills
Life is a game of chance. No one knows when their last day will be. If you own a company and something happens to you, your death could throw your business into chaos. This is why you need to have a business succession plan in place to avoid any questions as to who owns your business for when you’re no longer in the picture.
How an attorney assesses a testator’s testamentary capacity
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Jan 14, 2021 | Wills
For a person to execute a valid will, they must demonstrate that they have testamentary capacity. An individual must be at least 18-years-old to become a testator, or person who drafts a will, here in Florida.
Why health care directives are so important
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Dec 20, 2019 | Wills
The process of estate planning can seem overwhelming. It can be hard for a person to confront their own mortality and make tough decisions regarding how their family members and assets will be cared for once they are no longer around. However, Florida residents know that it needs to be done.
Discuss your will with your adult children
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Nov 19, 2019 | Wills
There will come a time in your life when you should have a difficult discussion with your adult children. That discussion is about what they will do and what they will inherit when you die. No one wants to think about or talk about death, but it is an important discussion you need to have. Your adult children should know about your wishes, your will and how the estate will be divided
Estate plans and chronic illness
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | July 10, 2020 | Wills
Almost 157 million people around the country will have a chronic illness by 2020. Florida residents who have a chronic illness or have a loved one who is chronically ill should make sure that their estate plans include the legal documents that directly address their age-related and health-related challenges.
Supplement a will with other important documents
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Dec 26, 2018 | Estate Planning
Many people in Florida feel that they have a handle on their estate planning if they make out a will and name a trusted executor. However, people may want to consider a more thorough approach to an estate plan, especially if they have significant assets or want to ease the process of transferring property to their loved ones after death.
What is a holographic will?
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Dec 12, 2017 | Wills
Imagine driving home on a rainy night in Miami, and seeing a poor-looking man standing on the side of the road. You stop to assist him by taking him to nearby eatery to warm up and get some food. Before leaving, he claims to be a millionaire, and to repay your kindness, he uses a napkin to write out a will leaving his entire fortune to you. A few days later, news breaks of the death of a local business magnate who had become a recluse.
Detailing the descent of homestead in Florida
On behalf of Law Offices of Frye & Vazquez, P.L. | Jun 5, 2017 | Wills
Questions often arise amongst people in Miami regarding what happens when a person dies without ever having made a will. The answer is that his or her assets and property are transferred to others according to the state’s rules regulating intestate succession. The general details of Florida’s intestate succession guidelines have been shared in this blog in the past, however many may wonder how such regulations treat what is often one’s most valuable asset: his or her home.
