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Is All Property Subject to Probate in Florida?
When a person passes away in Florida, their estate typically must go through the probate process. A person’s estate refers to the assets, as well as the liabilities, they owned at the time of their death. Probate is the process of administering that estate and distributing the assets among the beneficiaries and heirs of… Read More »
Can Beneficiaries Act as Personal Representative?
For many people, their beneficiaries are the main people they think of when they start estate planning. However, there are other many individual roles you must also think of. One of the most important of these is your personal representative. This individual has the responsibility of administering your estate after you pass away. Your… Read More »
Common Reasons for Will Contests in Florida
After losing a loved one, the last thing many families expect is a dispute to arise over the terms of the deceased’s will. Unfortunately, will contests are more common than people in Florida. When they occur, they can create unnecessary delays, stress, and uncertainty for everyone involved. If you are dealing with a will… Read More »
When is Ancillary Probate Required in New Port Richey?
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things you will ever experience. However, when a family member passed away with property in another state, it can make things even more complex. This scenario can raise concerns about how their estate should be handled. Sometimes, the answer to that is ancillary probate. This… Read More »
Avoiding Guardianship Proceedings Using a Trust
Many people do not want to consider what would happen if they were suddenly unable to manage their own personal or financial affairs. Unfortunately, no one knows what the future holds and a sudden accident or illness can leave you unable to make decisions for yourself. In these cases, families sometimes have to go… Read More »
Should Married Couples Write Their Own Wills?
Many spouses talk to each other about what they would like to happen to their property after they pass away. This is particularly true as people start to get older. Many spouses share property, such as the marital home, and so they think that they can create a joint will. Other couples often worry… Read More »
What are the Costs of Probate in Florida?
For many people, one of the main purposes of estate planning is to help their loved ones avoid the probate process. Probate is known to not only be time-consuming, but also very expensive. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid probate entirely. If you have lost a loved one and are now facing… Read More »
Common Triggers for Probate Litigation in Florida
Many residents in Florida plan their estate to ensure their property smoothly transfers to their loved ones after they pass away. However, even plans that were carefully crafted can end up in a contentious courtroom battle. The unique demographics in Florida, such as common second marriages, a high concentration of retirees, and complicated blended… Read More »
How to Avoid Common Probate Delays
Even in ideal situations, probate can be a very time-consuming process. The longer probate takes, the longer it takes for beneficiaries to receive their inheritances, the more costs the process incurs, and the longer the family feels uncertain. While there are many delays that can occur in probate, there are also many ways to… Read More »
What Happens in Florida Probate When There is No Will and No Heirs?
When someone passes away without a will in Florida, the property in their estate must still be distributed. In these situations, the probate court will apply the intestacy laws to their estate. The intestacy laws primarily distribute property in an estate to close relatives such as the surviving spouse and children. However, how is… Read More »