There are numerous benefits and downsides associated with serving as a personal representative for someone else's estate. Not only does this require...
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Probate
Do small estates need to go through probate?
Because it can be a lengthy and expensive process, avoiding probate is an estate planning goal for many people. Florida law provides two ways to...
How long does probate take?
If you live outside of the Sunshine State, you may have little idea about what to do with a deceased loved one's estate. Still, becoming familiar...
What is the purpose of probate?
When you die, your property needs to go to someone. An estate plan should include a will, a legal document that goes through the court system in a...
What assets may cause tension for others to inherit?
When writing out your will, you may think of many options for items and assets you want to hand down to your children or other people in your life...
Out-of-state residents as personal representatives in Florida
Section 734.101 of Florida’s Probate Code allows an out-of-state resident to serve as a Florida testator’s personal representative. After executing...
How probate works if there is not a will
If someone dies and has a will, the distribution of the decedent's assets occurs through probate. However, if someone dies without a will, known as...
The role of the personal representative in probate proceedings
Probate is the legal process for the management and closing of a decedent's estate. In formal probate administration, a judge appoints a personal...
Do you receive compensation for being a personal representative?
When someone asks you to serve as his or her personal representative in Florida, you may have to weigh the pros and cons associated with doing so...
Do all estates go through probate?
Probate refers to a court process that ensures the proper distribution of assets following a person's death. However, not all estates must go...