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...
Estate Administration & Probate
Managing mortgage and other debts during the probate process
The death of a loved one is always a stressful time, full of emotional challenges and logistical obstacles. If the deceased individual passes...
What assets are subject to probate in Florida?
Estate planning in Florida is a complicated process that can overwhelm individuals. As a result, surviving family members may wish for the courts to...
Would you make a good executor?
Serving as an estate executor may seem like a high honor. However, it is a role that you will likely serve in for months or years after the testator...
Personal representatives of an estate
When you die, someone must begin the process of distributing your assets, make sure that your state and federal estate taxes are paid, settle your...
How to contest a will in Florida
If you have been named in a will but believe that you should have received more or are convinced that the will was not made under proper...
Which of Your Assets Are Subject to Probate?
One of the more complex aspects of managing an estate in Florida is the probate court process. Some assets that belong to a deceased person have to...
Questions for the first estate planning meeting
Estate planning examines fiscal matters during life and after death in Florida. People should properly manage assets for inheritance with estate...
Who is a personal representative and what do they do?
In Florida, the process of probate can be a little different from some other states. It is important to understand the key figures and rules for...