Inheritance rights of adopted, half-blood and stepchildren

Inheritance rights of adopted, half-blood and stepchildren

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Some of the information in this column was prepared by the State Bar of Texas and is reprinted in this…

Taking Custody of a Child Was the Shocking Part of My Late Mother’s Will Until I Uncovered the Hidden Clause — Story of the Day

I never imagined my mother’s will would include custody of a twelve-year-old girl I’d never heard of. That alone was a challenge, but when I discovered the hidden clause, my life changed forever. I never thought my life would change so drastically after my mother’s death. Her house, with its...

Estate Planning for Families: The Conversation No One Wants to Have, But Everyone Needs - Jurado & Associates, P.A. Your Trusted Florida Probate Lawyers (305) 921-0976 Romy@juradolawfirm.com

Talking about death is never easy—especially when it means sitting down at the dinner table with your loved ones and saying: “We need to talk about what will happen when I’m no longer here.” While this conversation can feel uncomfortable, even painful, it’s one of the most important discussions you can have with your family. Because when we talk about estate planning for families, we’re not just organizing legal documents—we’re protecting what w…