Articles from Yergey & Yergey, P.A.
Practical guidance on Florida probate, estate planning, guardianship, and trust law — written by attorneys who practice it every day in Orange County and the surrounding circuits.
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Estate Planning
Unmarried Couples Estate Planning in Florida: What Orlando Partners Need to Know
Unmarried couples estate planning in Florida is essential because partners have no automatic inheritance rights. Orlando couples need wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare surrogates.
Tax
Trump Accounts Explained: A Guide for Florida Families
Trump Accounts Explained: A Guide for Florida Families If you have welcomed a child or grandchild recently — or expect to before the end of 2028 — the federal government has, unusually, offered to help pay for the future. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle…
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Probate
Mobile Home Probate in Florida: How Manufactured Homes Pass at Death in Central Florida
A mobile or manufactured home can be titled like a vehicle or declared real property, and that distinction changes how it passes at death. Here is what Central Florida families need to know about retitling for heirs.
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Trust Administration
Surprising Facts About Trust Administration in Florida Most People Never Learn
Most Floridians who set up a living trust assume the hard work is done once they sign the documents — but trust administration is where the real complexity begins. Florida's Trust Code, found in Chapter 736 of the Florida Statutes, contains rules and requirements that routinely catch even…
Estate Planning
Florida Estate Planning Myths Debunked: What Orlando Residents Really Need to Know
Estate planning has a reputation for being complicated, expensive, and — let's be honest — something people put off for years. A lot of that hesitation comes from misconceptions that simply aren't true, especially under Florida law. Let's clear the air on some of the most common myths so you can…
Probate
How Much Does Probate Cost in Orange County, Florida? A Plain-English Breakdown
Probate cost in Orange County is more than a single filing fee. Here is what drives the total — court costs, statutory attorney-fee guidance, personal representative compensation, and the rest.
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Mediation
A Family's Guide to Mediation in Florida Probate and Trust Disputes
When a loved one passes away or a family disagreement over a trust erupts into open conflict, the thought of going to court can feel overwhelming — emotionally and financially. Many Central Florida families are surprised to learn there is a less adversarial path available to them: mediation…
Estate Planning
Winter Park Estate Planning: Protecting a Lakefront Home for the Next Generation
Winter Park's lakefront homes carry generations of family history and serious value. Here is how Florida homestead law and a revocable trust can keep that home out of probate.
Estate Planning
What Is a Revocable Living Trust — and Is One Right for You in Florida?
You have probably heard that a trust can help your family avoid probate. But what is a trust, exactly — and how does creating one actually work? Here is a plain-English explanation.