Almost daily I get calls asking me what happens when a loved one dies without a Will in Florida. The Florida bar states: “If someone dies without a...
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A question I am asked frequently is “Why is probate necessary?”
The Florida Bar states: “Probate is necessary to pass ownership of the decedent’s probate assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries. If the decedent...
What is the definition of a Will in Florida?
The Florida bar states: “A will is a writing, signed by the decedent and witnesses, that meets the requirements of Florida law. In his or her will,...
Estate Planning Seminar
Katherine Schnauss Naugle will teach an estate planning seminar at Jacksonville Heights Elementary to a group of teachers on October 21st, 2013....
WHAT DOES THE WORD PROBATE MEAN IN FLORIDA?
The Florida Bar states: “Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (decedent), paying the...
What responsibilities does the trustee have?
The Florida Bar states: “Serving as trustee is no simple task. While very important, the prudent investment of trust assets is not a trustee’s only...
What is Guardianship and what is a Guardian?
The Florida Bar states: “A guardianship is a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the...
How long does a Probate take?
The Florida Bar states: It depends on the facts of each situation; some probate administrations take longer than others. For example, the personal...
Why is Probate Necessary?
The Florida Bar states: “Probate is necessary to pass ownership of the decedent’s probate assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries. If the decedent...
What Happens If There Is No Will?
What happens if there is no Will? The Florida Bar states: “If someone dies without a valid will, he or she is “intestate.” Even if the decedent dies...