Probate Administration

Writing a will might not be your favorite task, but it’s one of the smartest things you can do for the people you care about. Without one, Florida law will decide who gets your assets when you pass away, which can only lead to stress and conflict for your family. To...

The term probate litigation is one that encompasses legal disputes that arise during the probate process, which is the court-supervised procedure of validating a deceased person's will and distributing their assets. Common causes of probate disputes in Florida can...

When a person dies, the debts they have incurred don’t just disappear. Instead, they’re handled by the person’s estate. If the estate isn’t insolvent, the debts will typically be paid by assets within the estate. Paying a decedent’s debts is a part of the probate...

A will allows an individual to properly distribute their assets to specific beneficiaries after their death. However, there are cases where a deceased or a decedent passes on without any will, leaving behind wealth and property with no apparent heirs. There are many...

There are typically many things to take into consideration when establishing a comprehensive estate plan. Somewhere near the top of the list for many here in Florida could be whether or not to implement measures that can eliminate the need for probate. This can...

Florida uses the phrase “personal representative” to refer to someone who accepts the duty of distributing an inheritance to heirs and beneficiaries on behalf of a decedent. This person’s name would be listed in the decedent’s last will and testament. A more common...

Every state has its own estate planning laws. Sometimes, laws in several states may be relevant to a specific estate, such as if a Florida resident is executing an estate plan but owns several properties in other states or countries. One of the most common documents...

For the past five years, fans of soul-singing icon Aretha Franklin in Florida and across the country have been following news regarding her sons battling it out in court over her estate. Several estate planning documents had been found following the singer’s death....

Probate is a process where a will is filed with the court system. This begins the process of administering a decedent's estate. The process of closing the estate is overseen by the court so that the estate is handled appropriately.When a person passes away, the first...

Your loved one passed away, and you expected you might be the executor. They never talked about it with you, and you never had to help them in that way during life. You were not surprised, though, when you were informed that you had the role.Now, you need to figure...