West Palm Beach Wills & Probate
Early estate planning has great advantages.
MYTH: You’re too young to plan your estate.
FACT: You’re never too young to think about what happens after you are gone. As they say, “life happens” and part of that life can occasionally be unexpected death. If you have a family or people you care about, you are never too young to plan for them.
MYTH: Estate planning is for wealthy people only.
FACT: A common misconception about early estate planning is that it’s designated for wealthy people only. Even if you are just an average person with modest earnings, it’s essential to have what you’d like to be distributed to your loved ones stated clearly in a legal documented. If you have any outstanding debts, creditors will be after anything of value and your family could be left with nothing.
MYTH: Wills avoid probate.
FACT: Many people don’t know of probate until they have to deal with the distribution of an estate. Unfortunately, while many believe probate can be avoided with a Will, this is not always true. A Will provides specific instructions on how the estate is to be divided, but you still have to go through probate so the court can see it carried out.
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Tortious Interference in Florida Probate
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Undue Influence and How it Occurs
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Tips for Settling Your Florida Estate (without the court system)
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Florida Last Will and Testament Requirements
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Florida Probate Rules & Property Disputes
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DAVID A. SILVERSTONE
FLORIDA PROBATE AND ESTATES LAWYER.
David A. Silverstone is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Law School, and has been practicing law in Florida since graduating in 1990. He focuses his practice on probate administration and probate litigation cases in Florida.
David A. Silverstone has a reputation for honesty, integrity, and fairness among the legal community of Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties. He believes that the relationship between a lawyer and a client should be one of trust and confidence, He communicates candidly and honestly with all of his clients.
David A. Silverstone strives to resolve all legal matters promptly, skillfully, and at the most reasonable cost possible. He has the experience to know what issues will be involved in your case, from the first meeting. The firm is very focused on customer service and courtesy, and we do everything possible to ensure that interactions with attorney and staff are positive ones. David A. Silverstone is married with two children, and in his spare time enjoys travel, cooking, and playing guitar.
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