Losing a parent is almost always difficult, but if you start receiving calls from that parent’s creditors soon after, you may feel as if you have...
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Probate
What is the probate process, and can you avoid it?
When someone dies, probate is the process of recognizing the will and appointing the personal representative. Depending on the complexity of the...
Can I challenge a will?
In the event that a relative of yours has recently died, it is natural to consider contesting the will if you are not happy with it. However, it is...
Should a personal representative pay creditor claims quickly?
You might be in the process of looking for someone to serve as a personal representative, or you may be planning to become a personal representative...
What Does Probate Mean?
We receive calls daily where potential clients ask what is probate? The Florida Bar states: “Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying...
What is probate and why am I being told I need it?
I speak to clients daily regarding probate and why they may or may not need one. What is probate? The Florida Bar states: “Probate is a...
Does having a Will Prevent Probate?
I get calls every day from prospective clients who have lost a loved one asking why they need to do a probate for a loved one when they had a Will...
What are the Rights of the Family of the Deceased?
A question I often get is what are the rights of the decedent’s family after the lose a loved one? The Florida Bar states, “The decedent’s surviving...
How long does probate last?
I am asked this question on daily basis in my probate practice. While there is a not a clear answer, we can give you an approximation. The Florida...
What Happens if There Is No Will in Florida?
I get called all the time asking what happens if there is not Will when someone dies? The Florida Bar states: “Someone who dies without a valid will...