Did you know that National Estate Planning Awareness Week takes place this year from October 19th through October 25th, 2026? If you are like most people, "estate planning" sounds like something reserved for ultra-wealthy billionaires or something you can just put off until you are much older. But at atCause Law Office in Clearwater, Florida, we are on a mission to change that perception. As your "non-stuffy" Florida attorneys, we want to use this week to clear up the conf

Estate planning is the primary way to keep your home, bank accounts, and other assets out of Florida's probate court system. Yes, you can avoid probate in Florida, and with the right legal structure in place, your heirs may never need to set foot in a courtroom. Request a Complimentary Consultation What Probate Costs a Florida Family in Time, Money, and Privacy Most people know probate involves courts. Fewer understand what it costs families. Probate in Florida is a court-sup

Elder fraud complaints to the FBI have jumped 59% year-over-year, with reported losses nearing a staggering $8 billion nationwide. Here in Florida, our seniors are bearing the brunt of this crisis, accounting for nearly $710 million in losses and ranking second across the entire country. Because of our state's demographics, boasting more 65+ and 55+ communities than almost anywhere else—Florida retirees are prime targets for highly sophisticated scammers. To help combat this