Legal Insights for Florida Families and Business Owners
Practical guides and articles about estate planning, Florida probate, trademark registration, and patent applications. Written by attorney John R. Nelson to help you understand your legal options before your first consultation.
This blog is a practical legal reference library for Florida families, business owners, and inventors. Articles are organized by topic and written to help you understand the legal process before scheduling a consultation.
Browse articles by practice area below.
Estate Planning
Guides to help Florida residents protect their families and assets with wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
April 2021
Should you share your estate plan with your children or other beneficiaries? A practical look at when sharing helps and when it creates problems.
Read Guide March 2026
The four essential documents every Florida adult needs, when a trust makes sense, and what Ladybird Deeds can do for your property.
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Probate
Understanding the Florida probate process, timelines, and costs when settling a loved one's estate.
March 2026
A step-by-step guide to the Florida probate process, including Summary vs. Formal Administration, timelines, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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Trademarks
Guides for business owners looking to protect their brand through federal trademark registration.
May 2021
Trademarking your product is the first step to protecting your brand. Learn the basics of trademark registration and what to expect.
Read Guide February 2026
Solo practitioners are walking away from docketing platforms built for large firms. Here is what they actually need instead.
Read Guide March 2026
Not every name can be trademarked. Learn about the trademark strength spectrum, the search process, filing basis, and what to expect after you file.
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Patents
Understanding the patent application process from a registered patent attorney with an engineering background.
April 2021
The first step in the patent process is deciding between a provisional and non-provisional application. Here is what you need to know.
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