A recurring challenge in Florida Probate administrations centers around the handling of homestead Property. As the homestead property is not an estate asset and thus not in the hands of…
Sometimes being a Personal Representative in a Florida probate proceeding is quite easy. These are the cases where the administration is uncontested, and the Client is simply executing the documents…
A probate proceeding in Florida is a Court supervised distribution system designed to protect beneficiaries and creditors and to ensure that (1) the appropriate beneficiaries are discovered/noticed to the proceeding…
One issue that arises frequently in a Probate Administration is the devise, bequest or inheritance to a minor (under 18 years old). A minor cannot have an ownership interest in…
Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview Unfortunately a testator’s last wishes or estate plan can be simply eviscerated though the actions of unscrupulous characters in their lives. …
We hear from many heirs and beneficiaries who are unhappy with the administration of their Probate for a variety of reasons. In Florida, as an heir or beneficiary, or any…
Death and Taxes, famously inevitable and often quite brutal on the un-seasoned Florida executor or Personal Representative dealing with a probate. In this article we provide a brief overview of…
Frequently we deal with Florida Probates where an heir or a beneficiary is unable to be found. If you have a Florida Probate Administration where a beneficiary or an heir…
When thinking about your estate planning options, it is important to know the backdrop upon which your decisions will be made. If you die without a will, the State of…
If you find yourself reading this article you may be interested in opening a safety deposit box of a family member or loved one in the State of Florida. Fortunately,…
