Law Office of Jessica Lynn Silva, PLLC

07/05/2026

📢 Florida just made settling smaller probate estates a whole lot easier. 🌴⚖️

As of July 1, 2026, the limit for summary administration, Florida’s faster, lower-cost probate process, doubled from $75,000 to $150,000 (CS/HB 1337).

What that means for families: more estates can now skip full formal probate and move through a simpler, quicker process to transfer assets to loved ones.

A couple of things worth knowing:
✔️ The limit counts only non-exempt assets. Your homestead, and assets that already pass by beneficiary designation (life insurance, retirement accounts, POD/TOD accounts) or joint ownership, don’t count toward the $150,000.
✔️ The new threshold applies to deaths on or after July 1, 2026. Estates of those who passed before that date still follow the old $75,000 rule.

Not sure whether an estate qualifies or want to set up your estate plan so your family avoids probate headaches altogether? That’s exactly what we’re here for, all of your estate planning and probate legal needs. Send us a message or give the office a call. 📱

➡️ This post is general information, not legal advice. Every estate is different, reach out for guidance on your specific situation.

06/16/2026

👑✨ Pageant Queens, let’s talk legacy. ✨👑
Between appearances, platform work, careers, family life, and everything in between, we carry a lot.

➡️ Here’s the reminder: estate planning isn’t just for “someday” or the ultra-wealthy.

💖 Once you’re 18, have your basics in place.
📱 Protect your digital assets and online presence.
✨ Review beneficiaries after major life changes.
💼 Business owners need plans too.
💜Planning is empowering - it helps protect the life you’re building.

This message feels especially meaningful as next month I’ll take the international stage as Mrs. Hawai’i International while my daughter takes the stage as Miss Florida International. Makes my heart so happy doing this together as legacy isn’t just assets, it’s also the lives you impact and the example you set to encourage others on their personal journey.

If you’re ready to put an estate plan in place, my team would be honored to help Florida families with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, trust administration, business succession planning, and more.

📩 Send us a message to learn more.
📱 Text WEALTHPLAN to 26786 for estate planning resources.
🌐 Visit jessicalynnlaw.com to schedule a consultation.

With love,
Jess
Attorney • Mediator • Author • Speaker • Mrs. Hawai’i International 2026

👑 Tell me ⬇️: What cause or value do you hope your legacy reflects?

04/15/2026

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04/14/2026

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The Law Office of Jessica Lynn Silva, PLLC is composed of talented and experienced individuals who love their work. It is our goal to combine our expertise with creativity and determination to ensure all of your legal needs are met and each case is handled with excellence. Our firm practices exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Elder Law Medicaid Planning and Mediation. The Law Office of Jessica Lynn Silva, PLLC provides legal counsel to a wide range of clients including, but not limited to, newlyweds, young families, older families, corporate executives, investors and retirees. It would be our privilege to also assist you.

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