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Will vs. Trust — What's the Difference?
No one estate plan should look the same. A properly designed plan should reflect the family's unique goals and wishes. One of the most common questions we hear from clients is whether they need a trust or just a will. Not long ago, a client came in convinced he needed a revocable living trust because a friend told him it was the only way to protect his family. He had looked into it, but wasn't ready to spend a few thousand dollars, so he had been putting off estate planning a
Life & Legacy Law Firm
Apr 104 min read


Do I Really Need a Will in Florida?
According to Caring.com's 2025 Wills Survey , over half of Americans have no estate plan in place. Not long ago, a client came to us after the death of her mother. Her mother had been widowed for several years and, like many people, had simply never gotten around to making a will. What our client did not expect was that her estranged brother from her mother’s prior marriage, someone who lived out of state and had been absent from their lives for decades, was still legally ent
Armando del Corral
Apr 24 min read


Important Update: Our Firm Name is Changing
Dear Clients and Friends, We are excited to share some important news with you. Starting tomorrow , September 24th , our firm will begin...
Life & Legacy Law Firm
Sep 23, 20252 min read
Power of Attorney and common misconceptions. (EP.6 Show Notes)
In Episode 6 we discuss Power of Attorneys (POAs) and how they can be a powerful tool in your estate plan and the common misconceptions...
Life & Legacy Law Firm
Jul 6, 20203 min read
The Difficult Conversation around Living Wills (EP.5 Show Notes)
In Episode 5 and our Part 2 of our Advanced Healthcare Directive Podcast Series, we discussed the tough topic of living wills and the...
Life & Legacy Law Firm
Jun 15, 20203 min read
One Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have - Designation of Healthcare Surrogate [EP. 4 Notes]
One truth we have come to accept through the coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic is how truly unpredictable the future can be. It has been...
Life & Legacy Law Firm
Jun 8, 20204 min read
The Importance of Self-Proving your Will -[Show Notes for Episode 3 of TWTP]
Self Proving your Will There is a misconception that for a will to be properly executed in Florida it must be notarized. In order for a...
Life & Legacy Law Firm
May 22, 20202 min read
Electronic Wills in Florida -Notes (EP.2)
Here is a quick run-down on what we spoke about on our latest episode! We won't go into full detail here but we will briefly outline the...
Life & Legacy Law Firm
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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