Success Stories
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Win Tampa Bay Times “Best of the Best” for 2026 in Estate Planning Law
We are proud to announce our firm won the 2026 Best of the Best award for estate planning and other legal services in the Tampa Bay area.
Discovery of Additional Assets During Probate = Bonus for Beneficiaries!
Many times, the Personal Representative of an Estate does not have a good understanding of the true nature and scope of the Decedent’s assets. This
Estate Planning Chronicles: A Mother’s Race With Cancer
The most guaranteed event in life is undoubtedly death. Although it’s a morbid reality to face, it’s never too soon to plan for. Earlier this
How to Make the IRS Unhappy and Avoid Probate
A client recently contacted us about the future inheritance of a house owned by her significant other, who had a very limited life expectancy. They
Homestead and Exempt Property in Probate Estates
In Florida, a Decedent’s homestead real property passes to the Decedent’s protected heirs (essentially, spouse and/or blood relatives). In addition, the Decedent’s spouse, or if
Importance of Payable on Death (“POD”) or Transfer on Death (“TOD”) Designations
I enjoy assisting estate planning clients, not only as it pertains to the drafting of the actual documents, but also with regard to reviewing the