When a Florida resident passes away, their estate usually goes through the probate process. During probate, the decedent’s last will and testament...
What are the duties of an estate executor?
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Estate Administration & Probate
Going through the probate process in Florida
When a loved one passes away in Florida and leaves behind property, estate beneficiaries may have to go through a legal procedure called probate to...
Do I need to buy a probate bond in my executor’s role?
Those acting as an executor or an administrator of an estate in Florida have many different roles when distributing assets of a deceased person. One...
When you’re the executor for a parent’s estate
It's not uncommon for an adult child to serve as a parent's estate executor. For some, deciding what to do with a parent's Florida home or other...
Why do I need a probate bank account?
Probate bank accounts, also known as estate checking accounts, are a way for executors in Florida to manage estate transactions. They're not legally...
Reasons to remove a Florida will executor
A Florida will executor is the person who handles the administration of your estate after your death. You choose this person and name them in your...
Determining heirs in Florida estate administration
When administering an estate in Florida, an executor must determine who a decedent's heirs are. They cannot settle the estate until all...
What is tenancy by the entirety?
Tenancy by the entirety is the default type of legal ownership when a qualified married couple purchases real estate property together in Florida....
How does a reverse mortgage affect your surviving spouse?
A reverse mortgage is a high-fee loan in which the lender pays a borrower rather than the other way around. The payment amount primarily depends on...
Estate administration and the process of ancillary probate
Ancillary probate is a legal process that occurs when a person dies owning property in a state other than where they lived at the time of their...