Law Office of Joshua W. Westcott

Law Office of Joshua W. Westcott I am a general practice attorney located in Lakeland, Florida

In Florida, the court requires parties to turn over an extensive amount of financial and other documentation. Here we lo...
01/13/2024

In Florida, the court requires parties to turn over an extensive amount of financial and other documentation. Here we look at some of the issues with mandatory disclosure in a Florida divorce, common record keeping issues, and how best to approach providing your attorney with the required documentation.

Lakeland, Florida divorce attorney, Joshua W. Westcott, discusses issues surrounding mandatory disclosure in Florida divorce cases.

Some people think that adding a joint account holder to their bank accounts, such as an adult child, is an effective way...
01/10/2024

Some people think that adding a joint account holder to their bank accounts, such as an adult child, is an effective way to avoid the complexities of setting up a revocable trust or using a power of attorney. Let's take a look at the implications of adding a joint account holder to your bank account and why you likely want to avoid it.

Probate lawyer Joshua W. Westcott discusses the use of joint bank accounts as an estate planning tool and the difference between living revocable trusts and power of attorney in Florida.

https://www.lakelandesq.com/blog/drafting-your-own-deed-in-florida
01/07/2024

https://www.lakelandesq.com/blog/drafting-your-own-deed-in-florida

Lakeland, Florida attorney, Joshua W. Westcott looks at a common drafting mistake in Florida real estate deeds. Using real estate deeds can be a great estate planning tool in Florida, but making sure that the deed is drafted correctly is important. Seeking the advice of an experienced estate plannin

In this article, I discuss why you should consider having a will as part of your estate plan in Florida.
05/25/2023

In this article, I discuss why you should consider having a will as part of your estate plan in Florida.

It’s not about the need to have a will, it’s about the value of having one.

New article now available on Substack
05/24/2023

New article now available on Substack

Language affecting ownership in real estate deeds after an owner dies

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206 Easton Drive
Lakeland, FL
33803

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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