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...
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...
Happy St. Patricks Day
“May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields....
A common question I get when a loved one dies is “What happens when there is no Will?”
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...
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...