The Florida Bar states: “If the decedent had a valid will, the judge will appoint the person or institution named by the decedent in his or her will...
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What if there is not a Will?
The Florida Bar states: “If someone dies without a valid will, he or she is “intestate.” Even if the decedent dies intestate, his or her probate...
How is a Person Determine to be Incapacitated?
The Florida Bar states: “Any adult may file a petition to determine another person’s incapacity with the court setting forth the factual information...
Clients ask me the following question all the time: How does a Revocable Trust Avoid Probate?
The Florida Bar states, “A revocable trust avoids probate by effecting the transfer of assets during your lifetime to the trustee. This avoids the...
A Frequent Question I Am Asked Is “Who Is Involved In The Probate Process?”
The Florida Bar states: “Depending upon the facts of the situation, any of the following may have a role to play in the probate administration of...
A Frequent Question I am asked is “What is a Will?”
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,...
Katherine Schnauss Naugle mentioned in the Florida Times Union
I was honored to be mentioned in the Florida Times Union for my award as part of the 2014 Class of Leaders in the Law by the Florida Association of...
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...
I know you have all been wondering this question, “What are probate assets??????”
The Florida bar states: “Probate administration only applies to probate assets. Probate assets are those assets that the decedent owned in his or...
What Can Be Accomplished By A Will?
I am asked all the time why a person needs a Will. The Florida Bar states: “1. You decide who gets your property instead of the law making the...