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Restating a Trust in Florida: What You Need to Know

If it’s been several years since you created your trust, or if your personal, financial, or family situation has changed, it may be time to consider a restatement. In Florida, this can be a powerful way to ensure your estate plan stays up to date while preserving all the benefits of your original trust.

10/01/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Guardianship in Florida: What Families Need to Know

When an adult is no longer able to make safe and responsible decisions about their personal or financial life, families often worry about how to step in and help. In Florida, this process is called guardianship. While it can provide necessary protection. Here’s what you need to know about how adult guardianship in Florida works.

09/25/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Jim Morrison’s “Simple Will” Teaches Us About Estate Planning

When Jim Morrison died in 1971, he left a will naming one primary beneficiary (his girlfriend, Pamela Courson) and a secondary group (his siblings) if she didn’t survive him. But it didn't go as planned...

09/24/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Understanding HEMS: Examples of Health, Education, Maintenance, and Support in Trust Distributions

If you’re serving as a trustee, you may have seen language in the trust stating that you can distribute funds to beneficiaries for their “health, education, maintenance, and support.” Here's what it means...

09/18/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Is the Annual Gift Limit and How Does This Impact Estate Planning?

When people think about estate planning, they often picture wills and trusts. But one powerful—and sometimes overlooked—strategy is lifetime gifting. Giving assets to loved ones during your lifetime can reduce the size of your taxable estate and help you see your heirs enjoy their inheritance.

09/17/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Happens to My Car After I Die in Florida?

When someone passes away in Florida, one of the most common questions family members ask is: “What happens to the car?” Below are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about how vehicles are handled after death.

09/11/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Transfer on Death in Florida: What It Means for Stocks, Bank Accounts, and Other Assets

When it comes to estate planning in Florida, one of the most effective ways to simplify the transfer of certain assets is by using a Transfer on Death (TOD). Here's how it works...

09/10/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

The 3 Most Common Pitfalls of Online Estate Planning

Online estate planning may seem convenient, but the risks can far outweigh the benefits. By working with an experienced Florida estate planning attorney, you can ensure your documents are legally valid, customized to your situation, and designed to truly protect your family.

09/04/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

5 Reasons People Put Off Writing Their Will (And Why It Matters in Florida)

Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are honored. Yet, surveys consistently show that more than half of Americans don’t have one. We're covering "the why" today!

09/03/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Honoring Your Life’s Work: Estate Planning This Labor Day

As we celebrate Labor Day, we pause to honor the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that built the life we enjoy today. But what happens to that legacy when you’re gone? Estate planning ensures that your life’s work continues to benefit the people and causes you care about most.

08/29/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

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