Most Florida families have an estate plan, or think they do. What they actually have, in many cases, is a document built on assumptions that stopped being true years ago. These myths don’t just create inconvenience. They create probate fights, lost assets, and family conflict that outlasts the grief. A Will Does Not Avoid Probate… Read more »
Key Takeaways A Lady Bird deed — also called an enhanced life estate deed — lets you pass your home to a beneficiary at death without going through probate. Unlike a traditional life estate, you keep full control of your property during your lifetime: you can sell, refinance, or revoke the deed at any time… Read more »
Most Florida families have an estate plan built on bad information. In this episode, Stephen Lacey breaks down the myths that quietly drain estates, delay inheritances, and tear families apart, starting with the one that surprises almost everyone: a will does not avoid probate. Stephen brings 25 years of Florida estate planning experience to… Read more »
Sign the wrong deed and you might hand your family a tax bill, a lawsuit, or a property transfer that falls apart in probate court. Lady Bird deeds prevent all of that — when they’re done correctly. What It Actually Does The formal name is an enhanced life estate deed. The owner keeps full control… Read more »
Florida homeowners have a powerful tool for passing property to their loved ones without the cost and delay of probate court. But without thoughtful planning, this tool can have devastating long-term consequences. Stephen Lacey, a Florida estate planning attorney, breaks down exactly how Lady Bird deeds work, why retained control sets them apart from traditional… Read more »
