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"Get a trust and avoid probate” is everywhere online, but a trust isn’t always the right choice, and a trust you never put anything into does almost nothing. Hashi explains what a will does, what a trust does, and how to tell which one fits your family. In this episode: – What a will does, and why it still goes through probate – Florida’s shorter, simpler probate that many families qualify for – How a revocable living trust works, in plain English – The step almost everyone forgets: putting your house and accounts into the trust – When a trust makes sense: property in two states, blended families, special needs, young adult kids, privacy, and planning for illness – When a will is probably enough – Why every Florida homeowner should ask about their house before choosing – The other documents every Florida adult needs, whichever one you pick Richards Legal LLC Office Orange County, Floridahashirichards.com | 407.476.5320 | [email protected] This episode is general information about Florida law, not legal advice for your specific situation. Listening does not create an attorney-client relationship.

In this episode:– What a power of attorney is for, and why it ends the moment someone dies– The risks of using it after a death: frozen accounts, paying money back yourself, and family fights– Who takes over after death, and why that person needs a judge’s approval– What can skip probate, like trusts and accounts with a named beneficiary– A simple checklist for the first few weeks after a loved one dies Free guide: comment “POA” when you call the office or email Hashi to get “What Changes the Moment Someone Dies: A Quick Breakdown.” hashirichards.com | 407.476.5320 | [email protected] This episode is general information about Florida law, not legal advice for your specific situation. Listening does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Prince left behind a huge estate and no will, and his family spent years in court sorting it out. You don’t need millions for the same thing to happen to your family. Hashi walks through five myths Florida families believe about estate planning, and what’s actually true. In this episode: – Why a will does NOT keep your family out of probate – When your spouse does not automatically get everything in Florida, with or without a will – Why you need a plan even if you “don’t have much” – Why your plan needs updates after marriage, divorce, or a new baby – Why a power of attorney stops working the moment you die Free guide: comment “MYTH” on the YouTube video or call the office to get “5 Florida Estate Planning Myths, Corrected. 407.476.5320 www.hashirichards.com