Probate refers to a court process that ensures the proper distribution of assets following a person's death. However, not all estates must go...
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Working with creditors during the probate process
When you serve as a personal representative, one of your duties is to make sure that you pay the debts your parent left behind. There are several...
What are the duties of a personal representative?
In Florida, the person who will take charge of your estate upon your death is your personal representative. This person holds a key role in handling...
How are the three types of probate different?
Probate is the process of the court legally finalizing your estate once you die. The process acts as an oversight to ensure your personal...
Handling Florida probate from another state
When you agree to serve as the personal representative for a family member who lives in Florida, you must navigate the state's probate process even...
Who is involved in the probate process?
When an individual passes away, his or her relatives usually take on the duty of wrapping up final affairs, canceling services that are no longer...
Linking elder abuse with an unfair will
Courts usually respect the terms in a valid will. It is difficult in most situations to change anything about a will after someone has died....
What can you do if you do not want inherited real estate?
Inheriting property is not always the windfall that most people assume it is. If you inherit Florida real estate after an elderly parent passes...
Proof of broken laws can help you contest a will
You know that the conditions surrounding your family member's will in Florida are inaccurate. There is evidence that despite containing a signature,...
How long you can expect the probate process to take
Closing a Florida estate takes time due to the many tasks that the personal representative must complete. According to The American Bar Association,...