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Short videos covering wills, trusts, probate and estate planning in Florida — straight from Eve Lumsden.
Lady Bird Deed — Avoid Probate with Your Florida Homestead
A lady bird deed lets you pass your home directly to a beneficiary after you pass away — no probate required. Eve Lumsden explains how it works, who it's right for, and the one important drawback every Florida homeowner should know before signing.
Separated in Florida? Your Spouse Still Has Rights on Any Property You Buy
Florida does not recognise legal separation — you're either married or you're not. Eve shares a real-life story of a woman who got all the way to closing on a new home before discovering her estranged husband of 8 years still had legal rights over the purchase. If you're separated and thinking about buying property, watch this first.
Who Would Raise Your Child Tomorrow? Designating a Pre-Need Guardian in Florida
If something happened to you today, who would step in to care for your child? Florida law allows parents to name a guardian in writing — before anything goes wrong. Eve explains what a pre-need guardianship designation is, how it works, and why having one in place means your child stays with someone they know instead of entering the foster care system.
Your Will Can't Replace Beneficiary Designations — Here's Why
A will and beneficiary designations work together — but they don't do the same job. Eve explains why your life insurance, 401k, and IRA need their own named beneficiaries, what happens if you leave those fields blank, and how keeping them up to date is one of the simplest ways to keep your assets out of probate.
What a Successor Trustee Must Do Within 60 Days of a Trust Becoming Irrevocable
When a revocable living trust becomes irrevocable after the grantor passes away, the successor trustee has immediate legal obligations — including a 60-day deadline to notify all qualified beneficiaries. Eve breaks down what Florida law requires, what a fiduciary duty means in practice, and what trustees need to know before they start administering the trust.
Book a free consultationCan You Deposit a Personal Check Into Your Revocable Living Trust Account?
When retitling bank accounts into your Revocable Living Trust, you may hear something surprising from your financial institution — that personal checks can't be deposited into a trust account. Eve explains why this is often incorrect, what the actual rules around check endorsements are, and what to do if your bank pushes back.
Book a free consultationWhat Your Bank Might Tell You When Retitling an Account Into Your Living Trust
Many banks tell clients they must close their existing account and open a new one in the name of their Revocable Living Trust. Eve explains what this actually means for your direct deposits, auto-payments, and long-standing accounts — and walks through the pros and cons of retitling versus naming the trust as a beneficiary, so you can make the right choice for your situation.
Book a free consultationReady to protect your family's future?
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