Probate Primer: Part Two

Last week, we defined the concept of probate. Essentially, probate is administration of assets. This administration takes two forms in the state of Florida – formal administration and summary administration.

Summary administration of assets is available under certain conditions, such as when the estate’s value is less than $75,000 or if the deceased has been dead […]

Probate Primer: Part One

What do you know about probate? For many Americans, probate is more of an afterthought than a legal subject to be well versed in. But probate determines the final destination of each piece of an estate, so it definitely merits consideration.

At France Law, we believe in planning ahead for life’s inevitable moments. Learn more about […]

Protect Yourself Against IRS Imposters and Phone Scams!

What’s scarier than receiving a notice from the IRS in the mail? For many Americans, it’s a phone call from Uncle Sam himself. The reason this is such a concern is that phone calls are NOT the means by which the IRS contacts tax payers. Imposters make such phone calls as part of a scam you […]

Nothing Is Certain but Death and Taxes

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” No truer sentiment has ever been uttered. Which is why France Law Firm has filled its halls with the most experienced tax and estate […]