When administering an estate in Florida, an executor must determine who a decedent's heirs are. They cannot settle the estate until all...
Determining heirs in Florida estate administration
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Estate Administration & Probate
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...
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...