Estate planning and probate attorney for Englewood, Florida families.
Englewood is home to many long-time Florida residents, as well as condominium owners on Manasota Key and waterfront homeowners in Cape Haze. Many Englewood families already have an estate plan and need it reviewed and updated to reflect current Florida law and their current wishes.
Englewood lies in two counties
Englewood lies partly in Sarasota County and partly in Charlotte County. The county where a person lived determines where probate is filed, and the county where a property is located determines where a deed is recorded. Confirming the correct county at the outset avoids delays and recording errors.
Condominiums and Lady Bird deeds
A Lady Bird deed can be an effective way to pass a condominium without probate, but condominium ownership involves additional considerations. The association's declaration may contain approval requirements or restrictions that apply to a transfer. Spanski Law reviews those documents before a deed is prepared.
Meeting with Season
The Venice office is a short drive north of Englewood. Initial conversations can be held by phone or video, and documents are signed in person at the office.
Nearby communities
Manasota Key, Cape Haze, Rotonda West, Placida, and Grove City.
Questions from Englewood families.
Where is probate filed for an Englewood resident?
It depends on which side of the county line the person lived. Probate is filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Sarasota County for residents of the Sarasota County portion of Englewood, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charlotte County for residents of the Charlotte County portion.
Should I update an estate plan that was prepared years ago?
A review is recommended every three to five years and after any major life event, such as a marriage, a divorce, a death in the family, or a move. Changes in Florida law and in your own circumstances can affect whether an older plan still works as intended.