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Why Florida Chapter 733 Says Personal Representative Instead of Executor
The Word Florida Chose, and Why It Matters When You Open an Estate Key Takeaways: Florida’s probate code does not use "executor," "executrix," "administrator," or

What Is the Burden of Proof for Undue Influence in Palm Beach Trusts?
Who Carries the Weight in a Florida Trust Challenge? Key Takeaways: In Florida trust disputes, the burden of proof generally starts with the proponent of

What Are Florida’s Annual Trust Accounting Requirements in Palm Beach?
Understanding What Florida Law Requires From Trustees Each Year Key Takeaways: Florida law requires trustees of irrevocable trusts to deliver a formal trust accounting to

How to Value Estate Assets at Date of Death for a Palm Beach Inventory
Understanding the Date-of-Death Standard in Palm Beach Probate Key Takeaways: Valuing estate assets for a Palm Beach probate inventory requires using fair market value as

What Assets Must Appear on a Palm Beach Estate Inventory in Florida?
Understanding the Estate Inventory in a Palm Beach Probate Key Takeaways: A Palm Beach estate inventory must list every probate asset the decedent owned in

What Is the $2,982 Income Cap for Florida Qualified Income Trusts in 2026?
Understanding Florida’s Income Limit for Long-Term Care Medicaid Key Takeaways: The $2,982 income cap is Florida’s 2026 monthly gross income limit for single applicants seeking

Why a Revocable Trust Cannot Bypass Florida’s Homestead Devise Rules
Understanding How Florida Protects Homestead Property After Death Key Takeaways: A revocable trust cannot bypass Florida’s homestead devise rules because those protections are rooted in

Can You Devise Your Palm Beach Homestead If You Have a Minor Child?
Understanding Florida’s Homestead Devise Rules When a Minor Child Is Involved Key Takeaways: If you own a Palm Beach home and have a minor child,

Why Must a Palm Beach Personal Representative File an Inventory in 60 Days?
Understanding the 60-Day Inventory Rule in Palm Beach Probate Key Takeaways: A Palm Beach personal representative must file an estate inventory within 60 days because