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		<title>Probate Basics</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/11/19/probate-basics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Probate is a title proceeding required to transfer assets.  The probate process is also known as an estate administration.  A deceased person's probate estate consists of assets held by the person in his or her name alone, or held with another as a tenant in common, or payable to the deceased person's estate upon death.  In Florida, probate court is a division of the circuit court.  If a person dies without a will, a petition must be filed with the court to have the deceased person's property distributed according to the state's laws.  If a person dies with a will, the will needs to be filed in probate court within a reasonable amount of time.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=345&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How to Protect Your Partner: Advice for Unmarried Couples</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples. 
Most states deny same-sex couples the right to marry.  Same-sex marriages or unions may not be recognized in other states.  This is an important consideration for a couple moving to another state that does not recognize same-sex unions.  The Florida Constitution, for instance, defines [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=307&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrity Deaths: An Estate Plan Wake-up Call</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/10/15/celebrity-deaths-an-estate-plan-wake-up-call/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is an article from Pennsylvania Estate Planning and Taxation Attorney, Steven J. Fromm:  
Michael Jackson &#38; Farrah Fawcett: Estate Plan Wake Up Call
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		<title>Top 10 Excuses for Not Writing a Will Defeated</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/10/14/top-10-excuses-for-not-writing-a-will-defeated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[save probate expenses]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no excuse for not having a will.  Here are the top 10 excuses and the reasons why they are bogus.
     Excuse # 1 &#8211; I am so young, I don’t even need a will.  Death is a certainty for everyone.  The only thing we don’t know is when it’s coming.  Unless you have [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=224&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Obtaining a Copy of a Will &amp; Understanding the Process</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/10/13/obtaining-a-copy-of-a-will-understanding-the-process/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have received several questions about how one processes or obtains a copy of a will, especially when there are doubts as to its validity.   Here is a recent one.
Question:  My dad passed away here in Florida where he lived, but someone coming in for the funeral from Texas says he has my dad&#8217;s will in a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=213&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Living Wills: Yes You Can Do It Yourself</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/10/07/living-wills-yes-you-can-do-it-yourself/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[do it yourself will]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[health care instructions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Living Will is not the same as a Legal Will.  A Legal Will disposes of personal property after death and appoints a personal representative.  A Living Will provides instructions regarding future health care and end-of life scenarios.  A Living Will has nothing to do with your property or claims from creditors. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=181&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Will Form Kits v. Attorney</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/10/01/is-it-worth-the-money/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can choose from many "do-it-yourself" last will and testament form kits.  So, is it worth the money to pay an attorney to write your will for you?  Well, an attorney may be less expensive in the end.  Ultimately, when you use one of these form kits, you are taking a huge gamble on your family's financial security because your documents may not be legally enforceable.  People with very limited funds and a modest estate may still find that one of these kits is worth the uncertainty.  If you really put family first and you have any money or property to leave them, there is no way you should rely on a do-it-yourself form instead of seeking the assistance of counsel.  Contact an attorney in your state. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=152&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Probate Courts Go Electronic</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/09/30/florida-probate-courts-go-electronic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Florida Probate courts will be the first to implement a new legislatively mandated electronic filing (e-filing) system.  The court clerks will begin implementing the e-filing system tomorrow, October 1st.  <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=140&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Initial Consultation</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/09/14/the-initial-consultation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the initial consultation is for you, the client, to meet the attorney and share your thoughts, concerns, and needs with them.  The attorney will tell you what, if anything, can be done to address your concerns, and how much it will cost you.  The purpose is not to give the client definitive legal advice, as it may [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=83&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>When to Update Your Florida Will or Estate Plan</title>
		<link>http://floridawillmaker.com/2009/09/08/hello-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lesly</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Florida intestate law]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you already have a will, there are certain events that may trigger the need to service or update your estate plan. 

Marriage, divorce, or separation
Arrival of a new child by birth or adoption
Substantial changes in the value of your assets
Loss of benefits or change in business
Decline in health
Purchase of a property
Sudden need to take care [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=floridawillmaker.com&blog=8543902&post=1&subd=floridawillmaker&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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