Bart Scovill, PLC

Bart Scovill, PLC Since 1993 we have served the Sun Coast of Florida in the areas of Wills, Trusts & Probate Law.

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Can’t Sign Estate Documents with DementiaIf you want ...
05/27/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Can’t Sign Estate Documents with Dementia

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVRp2cuNHRk

Welcome back to the Myth, Mistake, or Truth series — where Florida ...

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Don’t Need a Trust to Avoid ProbateIf you want to avo...
05/20/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Don’t Need a Trust to Avoid Probate

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTpBvvKcG1U

Welcome back to the Myth, Mistake, or Truth series — where Florida estate planning attorney Bart Scovill explains what actually works when it comes to wills,...

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Your Life Insurance Is TaxedIf you want to avoid common m...
05/13/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Your Life Insurance Is Taxed

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUm10k6xGN4

Welcome back to the Myth, Mistake, or Truth series — where Florida estate planning attorney Bart Scovill clears up common misconceptions about taxes and esta...

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Update Your Estate Plan for Every New Family Member?If yo...
05/06/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Update Your Estate Plan for Every New Family Member?

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAcxzWQqaRg

Welcome back to the Myth, Mistake, or Truth series — where Florida estate planning attorney Bart Scovill explains what actually requires action and what does...

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Must Be 18 to Sign a WillIf you want to avoid common ...
04/29/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Must Be 18 to Sign a Will

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGxh02MUo9M

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: You Must Be 18 to Sign a Will

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: No Property Can Be Distributed Until Probate Is OverIf yo...
04/22/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: No Property Can Be Distributed Until Probate Is Over

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jefmlyHPmeU

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: No Property Can Be Distributed Until Probate Is Over

Fi****ms are often overlooked in estate planning, but they present unique legal and practical issues. Unlike bank accoun...
04/20/2026

Fi****ms are often overlooked in estate planning, but they present unique legal and practical issues. Unlike bank accounts or real estate, fi****ms are regulated property, and improper handling can create serious legal problems for your family.

If you own fi****ms, a clear plan is not optional—it’s necessary.

Why Fi****ms Require Special Planning

Fi****ms are subject to both federal and state laws, and not everyone is legally allowed to possess them. That means your personal representative, trustee, or agent under a power of attorney must be careful about how they handle and transfer them.

The biggest risks are:

- Transferring fi****ms to someone who is legally prohibited

- Improper possession during administration

- Violating federal laws regarding certain regulated fi****ms

These issues can arise quickly if no plan is in place.

What Happens at Death

When you pass away, your fi****ms become part of your estate or trust—just like any other asset.
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Fi****ms are often overlooked in estate planning, but they present unique legal and practical issues. Unlike bank accounts or real estate, fi****ms are regulate

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Hiring a Lawyer Is ExpensiveIf you want to avoid common m...
04/15/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Hiring a Lawyer Is Expensive

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxMSGFKuTUY

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Hiring a Lawyer Is Expensive

When a homeowner dies, their homeowner’s insurance policy does not automatically transfer to the heirs. However, the pro...
04/13/2026

When a homeowner dies, their homeowner’s insurance policy does not automatically transfer to the heirs. However, the property still needs insurance coverage during probate or trust administration. Failing to address the insurance promptly can expose the estate—and the personal representative or trustee—to serious risk.

Understanding how homeowner’s insurance works after death is an important part of administering an estate in Florida.

The Insurance Policy Does Not Automatically Continue

A homeowner’s insurance policy is a contract between the insurer and the named insured. When the insured dies, the policy does not automatically update to reflect the estate, trust, or new owner of the property.

Most policies will remain in force until their expiration date if premiums are paid. However, the insurer should be notified of the death so the policy can be properly updated.

If the insurance company is not informed, coverage disputes can arise later—especially if a claim occurs.

When a homeowner dies, their homeowner’s insurance policy does not automatically transfer to the heirs. However, the property still needs insurance coverage d

New estate planning video just posted.Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Real Property Can Only Be Sold at the End of ProbateIf yo...
04/08/2026

New estate planning video just posted.

Myth, Mistake, or Truth: Real Property Can Only Be Sold at the End of Probate

If you want to avoid common mistakes in wills, trusts, and probate, this one’s worth a few minutes.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcoY_IWdFBs

Welcome back to the Myth, Mistake, or Truth series — where Florida estate planning attorney Bart Scovill explains how probate actually works in the real worl...

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