Probate

There are certain areas of the law that can seem mysterious for our readers in Florida, and “probate” is one of them. In short, probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s assets and debts are calculated, assets are marshaled, debts are paid and...

Dealing with a legal process is the last thing you want to do after the death of a loved one. But after a loved one passes away, there are legal steps that must be taken to make sure their estate and financial affairs are properly handled. Your loved one’s estate will...

After the death of a loved one, surviving family members can have a hard enough time dealing with grief and other emotions but, on top of that, they typically also have to address the deceased person’s estate by going through the probate process. So, what is probate,...

When your estate goes through probate after your death, the personal representative that you appoint to oversee your estate has many responsibilities. They must collect and distribute your assets, pay debts and take care of any other administrative duties for the...

When an estate in Florida goes through the probate process, a personal representative is appointed. A personal representative is responsible for overseeing the administration of the estate, but what exactly does this mean? Administering an estate means disturbing...

Although probate has the reputation as something that should be prevented or avoided, the reality is that is process is often needed. In some cases, it is the only way to properly distribute assets from an estate in Florida and elsewhere. Still, the probate process...

Trustees assume a very distinct role in the estate planning process. Legally, they must abide by not only the directives establish by the trust’s owner, but also the duties established by law in the interests of the trust’s assets and its beneficiaries. In addition to...

Florida residents going through the probate process often have many questions. The process may seem complicated and burdensome. Although there are various steps and requirements, having guidance can be helpful. Even with everything under control, one of the biggest...

Many of our readers in Florida may be unfamiliar with the probate process. In short, it is the legal process of marshaling a person’s assets upon death, and then settling debts, paying taxes and distributing what remains to heirs and beneficiaries. In many cases, the...

Here’s the most basic point about probate: people usually try to make sure that their estate will avoid it as much as possible. Why? Well, the probate process can oftentimes be expensive and time-consuming, and likely seems like an unnecessary step to most heirs and...