Timeframes are always a question people ask about the Florida probate process. How long will the entire process take? How much time should be spent on each aspect of settling an estate? Unfortunately, there is no universal answer. It depends on the type of estate administration, the county in which the...

The role of a personal representative (also known as an executor) is critical to settling a deceased’s estate. Whether you are attempting to finalize your estate plan or have recently been named as a personal representative for someone’s estate, you will need to understand the duties of this position.

When someone dies in Florida, their assets may have to go through a court-supervised process called probate. Nationwide, probate rules vary from one state to another, and Florida is certainly no exception. Understanding the state’s probate code, as well as the probate court’s required processes and procedures, are critical to ensuring that...

Handling the estate of a loved one can be challenging for the beneficiaries of an estate because of the nuances involved with Florida’s probate laws. This is often particularly true for the personal representative, the person designated to play the central role of carrying out the deceased’s last wishes. Thus, while it is not mandatory...