Monthly Archives: December 2025
Do Potential Heirs Need to Be Notified About a “Lost” Will in Florida?
During the Florida probate process, a decedent’s will must be filed with the court. Of course, there are cases where a person’s original, signed will may be lost or “go missing” and cannot be found. It is possible to admit a lost or missing will to probate under Florida law. But there are certain… Read More »
Does Your Spouse Have to Co-Sign Your Florida Mortgage?
The Florida Constitution provides strong protections for a person’s primary residence or “homestead” from creditor claims. This can include secured claims such as mortgages. Under the Constitution, a person “may alienate the homestead by mortgage” only when “joined by the spouse if married.” Florida courts have long held this to mean that a homestead… Read More »
