Burden, Betsy S

Florida spendthrift trusts protect inheritance from beneficiary's creditors, divorces, and bad spending — by limiting beneficiary's right to transfer + restricting creditor access to assets in trust.

Florida real-estate fraud — non-disclosure of defects, title fraud, mortgage fraud, deed fraud — has multiple legal remedies including rescission, damages, treble damages under consumer protection laws.

Florida blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.