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At the Matthew A. Linde, P.A., we regularly post articles regarding estate planning, as well as disputes involving wills, trusts, probate, breach of fiduciary, guardianship, and business and real property.  Read this page frequently to view current articles relevant to our clients, and contact us if you need legal advice and reside in Lee County, Charlotte County, Collier County, Henry County, or Highland County.

Library Categories:

• Estate Planning
• Guardianship Administration and Litigation
• Litigation relating to Breach of Fiduciary Duties
• Probate and Estate Administration
• General

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Estate Planning:

• What You Should Know About Power of Attorney in Fort Myers, Florida   
  Power of attorney in Florida ensures that you and your finances will be cared for. Contact an attorney in Fort Myers: 1-888-643-6514 or 1-239-939-7100.
• Common Estate Planning Mistakes in Florida (Part B)   
  Avoid common estate planning mistakes by meeting with estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers for legal guidance – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Common Estate Planning Mistakes in Florida (Part A)   
  Avoid common estate planning mistakes by contacting estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers for assistance – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Why Hire Estate Planning Attorneys in Fort Myers, Florida?   
  Estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers, Florida, can help you carry out your wishes. For help with Florida estate planning, call 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Understanding Irrevocable and Revocable Living Trusts in Florida (Part B)   
  For help understanding revocable living trusts, contact a North Fort Myers, Florida, attorney – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Understanding Irrevocable and Revocable Living Trusts in Florida (Part A)   
  Living trusts can be either revocable or irrevocable. Call a North Fort Myers, Florida, attorney to learn what works for you – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Your Advance Directive in Florida & Other Essential Documents (Part B)   
  Call an estate attorney in Fort Myers for help with an advance directive in Florida and other documents like a durable power of attorney – 888-643-6514.
• Your Advance Directive in Florida & Other Essential Documents (Part A)   
  Contact an estate attorney in Fort Myers for help with an advance directive in Florida and other estate planning documents – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• What You Should Know about a Codicil on a Will in Florida (Part B)   
  Estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers, Florida, can help if you’re considering a codicil on a will in Florida – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• What You Should Know about a Codicil on a Will in Florida (Part A)   
  Contact estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers, Florida, if you’re considering a codicil on a will in Florida. Call: 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Revisions to Florida’s Intestacy Law That Could Affect Your Estate   
  Contact an estate attorney in Fort Myers to learn how changes to Florida intestacy law could affect your estate. Call: 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Changes in Florida Homestead Laws Could Affect Your Estate (Part B)   
  Changes in Florida homestead laws could affect your survivors. Call an estate planning attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, today – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Changes in Florida Homestead Laws Could Affect Your Estate (Part A)   
  Revisions to Florida homestead laws could affect your estate. Contact an estate planning attorney in Fort Myers, Florida – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• The actual Florida Power of Attorney Act (Florida Statutes 709.2101-2118) is listed below verbatim   
  A copy of the actual changes to Chapter 709 (dealing with Florida durable powers of attorney) are listed below; these changes take effect on October 1, 2011.
• Part II; The Florida Power of Attorney Act, Florida Statutes 709.2119-709.2402 is listed verbatim below   
  Part II: this web page lists verbatim Florida Statutes 709.2119-709.2402; for more information about the effect of these statutes contact Matthew A. Linde, P.A.
• This article summarizes the estate and gift tax provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (hence the “2010 Estate Tax Relief Act”) that was signed into law by the President on December 17, 2010 (PL 111-312, 12/17/2010). However, for information on how you can adjust your estate plan to take advantage of this new law, contact Matthew A. Linde, P.A. today!   
  For information on how you can adjust your estate plan to take advantage of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, contact Matthew A. Linde, P.A. today!
• What You Need to Know about Living Trusts   
  There are many advantages to a living trust, including the ability to manage your assets during your lifetime and the ability to distribute your assets upon your death. This article provides insight into living trusts, also known as revocable trusts. To find out if you can benefit from a living trust, contact a Fort Meyers, Florida estate attorney at Matthew A. Linde, P.A. at (239) 939-7100.

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Guardianship Administration and Litigation:

• Understanding Guardianships In Florida – Part I   
  When an elderly person becomes too impaired to make his or her own decisions, a guardian is sometimes needed. This article explains guardianship in Florida and how the process works. For answers to your questions regarding Florida guardianship, contact the Matthew A. Linde, P.A. today.
• Understanding Guardianships In Florida – Part II   
  Sometimes adult guardianship may be necessary for a multitude of reasons. This article provides insight into guardianship in Florida, including the duties and costs of a guardian. For more information regarding Florida guardianship, contact the Matthew A. Linde, P.A. today at (239) 939-7100.

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Litigation relating to Breach of Fiduciary Duties:

• A durable power of attorney can be very misleading because it is one of the few estate planning documents that does not necessarily mean what it says. Without a basic understanding of the law, an agent can quickly get into trouble.   
  Just because a durable power of attorney says an attorney in fact you can do anything the principal can do, that does not mean that the attorney in fact can do anything the principal can do.

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Probate and Estate Administration:

• Probate in Florida: Legal Duties of Personal Representatives (Part B)   
  The personal representative involves probate. In Florida, an estate attorney in Fort Myers can help – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Probate in Florida: Legal Duties of Personal Representatives (Part A)   
  In cases involving probate in Florida, the personal representative has many legal duties. Call an estate attorney in Fort Myers – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• Florida Estate Planning: What to Prepare for Your Heirs   
  Your Florida estate planning should include a paper trail for heirs. For help, call a Fort Myers estate planning attorney: 1-888-643-6514 or 1-239-939-7100.
• What You Should Know About Letters of Administration in Florida (Part B)   
  When asked to produce Letters of Administration, you should contact estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers: 1-888-643-6514 or 1-239-939-7100.
• What You Should Know About Letters of Administration in Florida (Part A)   
  If you have been asked to produce Letters of Administration, contact estate planning attorneys in Fort Myers: 1-888-643-6514 or 1-239-939-7100.
• What You Should Know About Probate in Florida (Part B)   
  An estate planning attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, can provide advice on dealing with probate in Florida – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• What You Should Know About Probate in Florida (Part A)   
  Contact an estate planning attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, for advice on dealing with probate in Florida – 888-643-6514 or 239-939-7100.
• What is Probate?   
  Probate is a complicated process that takes several months to complete. This article explains Florida probate and what to expect during the process. If you have lost a loved one and the estate is going to probate, you should contact a probate attorney in Fort Myers at (239) 939-7100 for legal advice.

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General:

• Why You Need a Florida Probate Attorney   
  If you have been appointed as a personal representative to oversee a Florida estate, you need to read this article to learn about your legal responsibilities. You should also contact a Fort Myers probate attorney at Matthew A. Linde, P.A. for legal advice at (239) 939-7100. We represent clients in Lee County, Charlotte County, Collier County, Henry County and Highland County.

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