The Law Offices of Christopher P. Taylor, P.A. are located in the city of Delray Beach, FL. Attorney Christopher P. Taylor is the founding member and managing partner of this boutique law firm focused solely on Florida estate planning, probate, trust and guardianship matters. Mr. Taylor is an experienced Florida Wills, Trusts and Probate Attorney representing beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries involved in nearly all contested and uncontested Florida probate, trust and guardianship matters.
Mr. Taylor has been involved in well over a hundred estate and trust-related disputes and understands the emotional and financial toll an estate litigation can have on a family after the death of a loved one. Mr. Taylor's extensive experience and understanding of Florida's Probate, Trust and Guardianship laws allow him to provide his clients with the direction, peace of mind and confidence they need to get through these often difficult times and cases.
Mr. Taylor provides a free one-hour consultation to discuss your Florida probate, trust and guardianship concerns and to determine the most efficient and cost-effective strategy based upon your unique facts and circumstances.
Mr. Taylor has been involved in well over a hundred estate and trust-related disputes and understands the emotional and financial toll an estate litigation can have on a family after the death of a loved one. Mr. Taylor's extensive experience and understanding of Florida's Probate, Trust and Guardianship laws allow him to provide his clients with the direction, peace of mind and confidence they need to get through these often difficult times and cases.
Mr. Taylor provides a free one-hour consultation to discuss your Florida probate, trust and guardianship concerns and to determine the most efficient and cost-effective strategy based upon your unique facts and circumstances.
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The Law Offices of Christopher P. Taylor, P.A. are located in downtown Delray Beach, FL, only a couple of blocks from the South Palm Beach County Courthouse.
Attorney Christopher P. Taylor is the founding member and managing partner of this boutique law firm focused solely on Florida estate planning, probate, trust and guardianship matters.
Mr. Taylor provides both simple and more complex estate planning for individuals and families residing in South Florida.
Mr. Taylor is also an experienced Florida Probate Attorney representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries involved in the administration of probate estates, trusts and guardianships, as well as litigation and mediation of Florida probate, trust and inheritance disputes.
Attorney Christopher P. Taylor is the founding member and managing partner of this boutique law firm focused solely on Florida estate planning, probate, trust and guardianship matters.
Mr. Taylor provides both simple and more complex estate planning for individuals and families residing in South Florida.
Mr. Taylor is also an experienced Florida Probate Attorney representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries involved in the administration of probate estates, trusts and guardianships, as well as litigation and mediation of Florida probate, trust and inheritance disputes.
Florida Estate Planning
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Unfortunately, nearly half of all Americans do not have a will, or any other estate planning documents in place at the time of their death.
The list of reasons for not preparing important estate planning documents is long and varied.
Maybe you just don't want to discuss or even think about death.
Perhaps you feel you are still young and "have time", so you'll get to it tomorrow, or maybe you don't have enough money to worry about it or take action now.
Some people put it off because they are married, and believe their spouse gets everything when they die anyways.
The list of reasons for not preparing important estate planning documents is long and varied.
Maybe you just don't want to discuss or even think about death.
Perhaps you feel you are still young and "have time", so you'll get to it tomorrow, or maybe you don't have enough money to worry about it or take action now.
Some people put it off because they are married, and believe their spouse gets everything when they die anyways.
Florida Probate Administration
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In Florida, every personal representative, unless the personal representative remains the sole interested person or is a licensed Florida attorney, shall be represented by an attorney admitted to practice in Florida.
There are numerous complex matters that can arise during the administration of an estate.
There are court-mandated and statutory deadlines, statutory duties and other legal responsibilities that a personal representative must comply with or face potential liability from the heirs, beneficiaries or creditors.
There are numerous complex matters that can arise during the administration of an estate.
There are court-mandated and statutory deadlines, statutory duties and other legal responsibilities that a personal representative must comply with or face potential liability from the heirs, beneficiaries or creditors.
Trust Administration
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More and more people in Florida are using trusts to avoid probate.
A Florida trust contains the name of the person, a trustee or successor trustee, who will manage the trust if the testator is unable or no longer willing.
The trustee, takes control of trust assets upon the death of the person who made the trust.
This generally does not require court approval.
While taking care of trust assets is the primary responsibility of the trustee, there are many other duties and responsibilities that can be expected, whether these are dictated by the terms of the trust or by Florida's Trust Code.
A Florida trust contains the name of the person, a trustee or successor trustee, who will manage the trust if the testator is unable or no longer willing.
The trustee, takes control of trust assets upon the death of the person who made the trust.
This generally does not require court approval.
While taking care of trust assets is the primary responsibility of the trustee, there are many other duties and responsibilities that can be expected, whether these are dictated by the terms of the trust or by Florida's Trust Code.
Florida Will Contests
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There are several grounds for which a Florida Will can be contested.
In order to contest a Florida Will a formal complaint or objection must be filed in the probate division of the circuit civil court having proper jurisdiction over the Decedent's estate.
The claims against the Will must contain facts which set forth the elements of the various causes of action that a Florida probate judge can rely upon to determine that an executed Will should be set aside, declared invalid and unenforceable, or requires partial revocation.
In order to contest a Florida Will a formal complaint or objection must be filed in the probate division of the circuit civil court having proper jurisdiction over the Decedent's estate.
The claims against the Will must contain facts which set forth the elements of the various causes of action that a Florida probate judge can rely upon to determine that an executed Will should be set aside, declared invalid and unenforceable, or requires partial revocation.
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