Probate

New Year’s Resolution #1: Set Up a Probate Plan!

The holiday season has come to a close, and the New Year is upon us! Time for reflection, renewal, and resolutions which will help you and your loved ones enjoy peace of mind this year and well into the future. One of the greatest gifts you can give you family is an organized, well-thought-out  probate plan […]

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In Memory of Paul Walker & Roger Rodas

Paul Walker appeared to have it all—and by many standards, he truly may have. A handsome, talented native “California boy” who enjoyed surfing and became almost unimaginably wealthy as one of the stars of the wildly popular “The Fast and the Furious” movie franchise, Paul Walker represented a traditional version of the “American Dream.” He […]

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What is the difference Between a Will and a Trust?

Written by on October 9, 2013 in Information, Probate, Trusts, Wills

A will ensures that your assets are distributed according to your personal specifications. Floridians may have one of five types of wills: Simple will.  A simple will provides for probate assets to be distributed to the beneficiary, usually a spouse). A simple will is typically not enough, and will likely have to go through Florida probate court. Complex will. A […]

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Notices of Proposed Property Taxes sent to Duval County Residents in August 2013

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 […]

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When is the Best Time to Set Up Probate? NOW.

For some people, the thought of setting up probate may be a bit daunting. Some may not even be sure what “probate” actually means. But even for those who are aware that probate includes setting up documents such as a will or living will, trust, power of attorney, and/or health care surrogates, the prospect may […]

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Jacksonville Probate Attorney Paul J. Healy speaks to Dignity Memorial® Affiliates

Dignity Memorial®, North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, is the name families turn to for compassionate and professional final arrangements. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. When Dignity Memorial affiliates in North Florida need information about probate, they […]

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Media Outlets Trust Paul J. Healy for Jacksonville & North FL Legal News

Jacksonville/North Florida media pros turn to Paul J. Healy: Ken Amaro of First Coast News interviews Paul J. Healy at the Healy, Stone & Zahler Building, San Marco/Jacksonville  

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