Florida Elective Share: Protecting (or Planning Around) a Surviving Spouse
How Florida’s elective share gives a surviving spouse 30% of the estate, what counts, and how Boca Raton blended families plan around it.
June 23, 2026
How Florida’s elective share gives a surviving spouse 30% of the estate, what counts, and how Boca Raton blended families plan around it.
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Boca Raton guide comparing trustee options under Florida trust law, family, professional, and corporate, so your revocable or testamentary trust runs smoothly.
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A Boca Raton estate attorney explains how to avoid Florida probate with trusts, beneficiary designations, and deeds—especially for blended families.
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Irrevocable trusts trade control for protection. See when they help Boca Raton families versus a revocable trust, and when they’re overkill.
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How special needs trusts protect a disabled beneficiary’s Medicaid and SSI in Florida, plus key planning issues for blended families and second marriages.
A Boca Raton attorney explains how Florida beneficiary designations on life insurance, IRAs, and POD accounts override your will, and how to fix the gaps.
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Compare your options for a Florida personal representative. Boca Raton guide to choosing an executor who can handle probate, homestead, and family dynamics.
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