Losing a loved one is never easy, especially for those given the weighty task of serving as the personal representative (i.e., executor) of their estate. In addition to dealing with the repercussions of their death, you are responsible for navigating the complexities of the Florida probate process, the judicial procedure for distributing...
Probate is a process that many may find daunting, filled with legal procedures and terminology that can be overwhelming. In Florida, the probate process involves the legal distribution of assets from a deceased...
Imagine that you are left in charge of a loved one's estate after they pass away. Although you are aware that they have a Last Will & Testament, you are unable to locate the original. What happens next? In Florida, the original copy of the decedent's Will must be submitted to the clerk...
When someone dies, their estate may have to go through the probate process. Probate is a court-supervised legal process that involves settling a deceased person’s estate and distributing the assets to their heirs.
Formal probate administration can be a long and complex process. But not all estates need a...
A: When a loved one passes away leaving assets in his or her individual name, those assets are often required to go through a court-managed process known as “probate” or “probate estate administration”. This process involves the managing and distribution of the decedent’s...
In Florida, the two primary types of probate are formal administration and summary administration. Formal administration is the “standard” probate process where title to a decedent’s assets is cleared after the appointment of a personal representative and a full probate proceeding. Summary administration is the shortened form of probate and...
If you have been named the executor (a/k/a personal representative) of an estate, you will probably have some questions about your exact duties and responsibilities when it comes to the Florida probate process. In general, after your appointment by the probate court as executor, you are responsible for administrating the probate process...
What do you do when the original Last Will and Testament is not available to be filed with the court during the Florida probate process? Imagine you're in this all-too familiar and difficult situation: Your dad has just passed away, and no matter how hard you search, you can't find his original...
The inevitability of death is a topic many prefer to avoid, but planning for the future is a responsible and necessary aspect of life. One crucial element of this planning is the creation of a Last Will & Testament (or a “Will” for short). Surprisingly, a significant number of individuals overlook or...
When it comes to the probate process in Florida, understanding the various procedures and forms is crucial. One such form that plays a pivotal role in expediting the probate process is the Petition for Summary Administration.
Summary Administration is a streamlined probate procedure designed to simplify the settlement...
