Losing a loved one is a heartbreaking experience. What makes your grief even worse is discovering you’re not named in the will. Was that indeed the...
Estate Administration & Probate
Are you worried that a beneficiary will waste their inheritance?
People who are doing their estate planning often express concerns about their beneficiaries. They may want to leave financial assets to a family...
3 reasons to update your estate plan for the new year
The new year is only a few months away, and that might mean it is time to update your estate plan. It is often suggested that estate plans are...
What is ancillary probate for out-of-state property?
Dealing with probate can be complex, especially when you have out-of-state real estate or other assets to consider. Knowing how to manage probate...
There are positive reasons to disinherit someone
People often think of disinheriting someone as a negative event – and it certainly can be. For example, a parent may have a falling out with one of...
What are the duties of an estate executor?
When a Florida resident passes away, their estate usually goes through the probate process. During probate, the decedent’s last will and testament...
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...