If you are a resident of Duval County, FL, you probably received a “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” from the county around mid-August, 2013. This document is also known as a “Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notice.” This notice is NOT a bill, but simply an estimate of your taxes based on tax rates proposed by the taxing authorities, your property values and exemptions. The notice outlines your property’s market, assessed and taxable values and any exemptions you may have on January 1, 2014.
When setting up probate and an estate plan in Duval County, documents such as this may be very important. Be sure to keep them organized, and feel free to discuss the value of all the property to include in your estate in a confidential meeting with an experienced Duval County probate attorney.
If you have any questions about your “Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” in Duval County, you can contact the office of the Duval County Property Appraiser. Your Duval County estate planning attorney may be able to help you as well.
The Law Offices of Paul J. Healy have been serving the estate planning and probate needs of the residents of Duval County, Florida since 1989. Call 904-391-0029 today to schedule a free consultation.
