Maura Curran
The Bank Said No
Having a power of attorney and having one that works are two different things. Florida is strict about this, stricter than most…
The Gap Your Will Doesn’t Cover
A will does nothing while you’re alive. Neither does a Personal Representative. Both wait until after you’re gone, which leaves a…
A Trust Isn’t a Magic Word
People hear “trust” and think it’s a shortcut. Write it, sign it, done. That’s not what a trust is. A trust is…
What a Trust Is Actually For
A revocable living trust does one job extremely well: it keeps your family out of probate court I had a client who…
“The Plan That Already Worked”
Dolly Parton’s family asked people to skip the flowers. Donate to the Imagination Library instead. That request tells you something her will…
“What Dolly Parton Did Differently”
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at 80, after a brief battle with cancer. She didn’t leave her family guessing. She…
Guessing Wasn’t the Job
Once the nephew from Columbus took over as his aunt’s Personal Representative, the legal part was the easy part. Notify the…
The Nephew in Ohio
When there’s no will, Florida law picks the Personal Representative for you. Not by who knew the person best. Not by who…
Signed Isn’t the Same as Legal
A woman sits down one Sunday afternoon and writes out exactly what she wants: who gets the house, who gets her…
A Promise Isn’t a Plan
A father tells his daughter she’ll get the lake house. He says it over dinner, more than once, over the years. Everyone…
