The Florida Bar states: “The decedent’s surviving spouse and children may be entitled to receive probate assets from the decedent’s probate estate,...
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What Probate Means and do I have to do it?
Almost every day I have clients as me what probate means. The Florida bar states: “Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and...
In Probate What Are the Rights of the Surviving Family?
The Florida Bar states: “The decedent’s surviving spouse and children may be entitled to receive probate assets from the decedent’s probate estate,...
So what happens in Probate if there is a revocable trust?
The Florida Bar states: “If the decedent had established what is commonly referred to as a “Revocable Trust,” a “Living Trust” or a “Revocable...
A Question I am Frequently Asked 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...
Who will serve as Personal Representative of an Estate?
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...
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...