What Is a Family Limited Partnership? How Jacksonville Business Owners Pass Down Wealth Without Giving Up Control

A family limited partnership lets you move ownership of a business or property to your children over time while you continue running things. The structure is useful, but the reasons to use one have shifted.

Preneed Guardian in Florida: Naming Your Own Guardian Before a Court Does

If a Florida court ever has to appoint a guardian for you, it can choose someone you never would have picked. A preneed guardian declaration lets you make that choice in advance, while you still can.

Does Your Spouse Automatically Have Power of Attorney in Florida? Take the 8-Question Quiz

September 18, 2026
Bill O'Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning

Marriage does not give your husband or wife legal authority over your accounts. Take this quick eight-question quiz to see whether your Florida documents would hold up if someone had to step in tomorrow.

When the Executor Goes Silent: What Florida Families Can Do

When the person in charge of an estate stops answering calls, heirs are often left guessing. Here is what Florida law asks of an executor, and the steps a family can take when nothing seems to be moving.

When the Executor Goes Silent: What Florida Families Can Do

When the person in charge of an estate stops answering calls, heirs are often left guessing. Here is what Florida law asks of an executor, and the steps a family can take when nothing seems to be moving.

The House That Cost Three Siblings Everything: A Florida Inheritance Story

One paid-off house, three siblings, and four years in court. Following the timeline of how a family came apart is the clearest way to see what a trust can and cannot shield from a lawsuit.

Can You Be Forced to Pay Your Parent’s Nursing Home Bill in Florida? What Filial Responsibility Laws Really Mean

Can a nursing home make you pay your parent’s bill in Florida? For most families, the answer is no, but a few paperwork traps can change that. Here is what you need to know before you sign anything.

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Florida Homestead: Why You Can’t Always Leave Your Home to Whoever You Want

Think you can leave your Florida home to anyone you choose? Florida homestead laws may say otherwise. Learn how these unique rules can affect your estate plan and your family’s future.

5 Signs a Simple Will Isn’t Enough — and You Need a Wills and Trusts Attorney in Jacksonville

A simple will is a good start, but it may not be enough to protect your family. Here are five signs it may be time to talk with a wills and trusts attorney about a more complete estate plan.

Florida Second Marriage Planning — Why Your Old Estate Plan Could Hurt the People You Love Most

June 26, 2026
Bill O'Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Second Marriage Planning

Remarriage can bring new opportunities, but it can also create estate planning challenges. If your current plan was created before your second marriage, it may no longer protect your spouse, children, or other loved ones the way you intended.