SJF Law Group

Boutique Florida Law Firm Providing Personalized Legal Services in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration
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08/28/2026

Most people think the first step after a loss is planning the funeral. Legally, the first step is locating the will, and there are three more steps most people don't expect. Swipe through for the four things to do first: locate the will, identify the personal representative, secure the assets, and find the right attorney to open the case.

Book a complimentary probate consultation with one of our attorneys.

Call 954-580-3690 or email [email protected]

08/24/2026

What are the very first legal steps after someone passes away?

Michelle, our probate paralegal, walks through it: locating the will, understanding the personal representative role (called an executor in other states), securing the assets, and finding the right attorney to open the probate case.

Download our free Florida Probate Checklist for the full step-by-step, or book a complimentary probate consultation with one of our attorneys.

Links are in the comments.

08/21/2026

Part 3 (the final part!): Their advice for anyone still on the fence. 💙

"Get it done. It's super easy, and it really gives you peace of mind. We're not going to leave our kid floundering."

Terry also shared what made the difference for him. He went through probate with a will after his parents passed, and even though that was manageable, he expects their trust will make things far easier and faster for their own son when the time comes.

The day comes for everyone eventually. The only question is whether you're ready for it.

Ready to start your own plan? Link in the comments to book a complimentary consultation.

08/20/2026

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. 💛

One of our probate clients dropped off this beautiful fruit bouquet to thank Samantha, Michelle, and the entire team for guiding them through the probate process from start to finish.

Pictured is Michelle, our probate paralegal, who goes above and beyond for every family she works with.

Thank you for making our day and for letting us be part of your journey. 🍓🍍

08/19/2026

There's a new trend going around calling things "kinda chic", and we think protecting your family fits the bill. 💙

A signed AND funded trust. A plan you actually revisit as life changes. A roadmap for your kids' inheritance instead of just a lump sum and good luck. That's what real protection looks like, not something you set once and forget.

If it's been a while since you looked at your estate plan (or you don't have one yet), now's a great time to start. Our team at SJF Law Group is here to help, every step of the way.

📲 Comment "PLAN," and we'll reach out to schedule your complimentary consultation.

08/18/2026

Blended family? This is one of the most common and most avoidable estate planning mistakes we see.

When spouses own assets jointly or name each other as beneficiaries, everything passes automatically to the survivor when the first spouse dies. That sounds fine, until that spouse passes away too, and everything then goes to their kids. Not yours. Unless you've made recent updates, your children could be left with nothing.

The solution is a properly funded trust that protects your spouse while making sure what's left goes back to your children.

Don't leave this to chance. Schedule a consultation with SJF Law Group today.

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08/17/2026

Part 2: So what was it actually like working with our team? 👇

In Terry and Gail's words: "It was great. It was very easy."

✅ Quick appointment
✅ Documents turned around fast
✅ Everything explained clearly
✅ Fair pricing, no surprises

This is exactly the experience we aim for because estate planning shouldn't feel complicated or overwhelming. Part 3 is coming soon, where they share their advice for anyone still on the fence. 🎬

08/14/2026

August is National Make a Will Month, and this is a good time to clarify a document that often confuses clients: the pour-over will.

A pour-over will is designed to work alongside a trust, not in place of one.

Here's how it fits together:
-Your trust is named as the beneficiary of your will.
-If any assets are still titled in your individual name at your death (rather than already held in your trust), those assets go through probate first, and the pour-over will directs them to "pour over" into your trust.
-This is typically paired with a revocable trust, though it isn't limited to one.

The goal is straightforward: everything you own is ultimately consolidated into your trust, where it can be administered according to the terms you've set out, rather than through separate probate proceedings.

A pour-over will is often described as a safety net for a trust-based estate plan. It doesn't replace proper funding of your trust during your lifetime, but it helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Reach out to our team to talk through how a pour-over will might fit into a broader plan.

08/13/2026

"We were just getting older." 👀

That's what finally pushed Terry and Gail to start their estate plan-not a health scare, but simply wanting to act while they were "still physically and mentally capable," so nothing would feel rushed.

They'd seen those DIY estate-planning commercials too... but decided they'd rather get it done the right way than the cheap, expedient way.

This is Part 1 of their story, so swipe back to our page over the next few days for Parts 2 & 3, where they share what the process was actually like and their advice for anyone still on the fence. 🎬

08/12/2026

Death and taxes: everyone knows they're both inevitable. What most Florida families don't realize is how much the two actually collide. 😳

After a loved one passes, income tax, estate tax, and capital gains tax can all come into play, quietly shrinking an inheritance before it ever reaches the people it was meant for.

Join attorney & CPA Samantha Fitzgerald LIVE for this month's Legal Lunchbox webinar:
🗓️ Death and Taxes: What Florida Families Don't Know Can Cost Them
📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕛 12:00 PM ET
💻 100% free & virtual — join from anywhere

You'll walk away knowing exactly what taxes apply (and don't), the most common mistakes families make during probate, and how to protect what you're leaving behind.

Grab your free spot now 👉 https://bit.ly/45ssEB5

See you there!

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Plantation, FL
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