Tax Overbids and Excess Proceeds

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We handle many Florida probate cases for claiming tax overbid or excess proceeds. But what are they exactly? Overbids or excess proceeds usually refer to the excess “profit” on real estate that has been sold at a tax auction. The usual case is where a property owner has failed to pay the property taxes to the point where the taxes …

Probate for a Timeshare?

In Common Florida Probate Questions by Long

[lastupdated] There’s been an influx of calls from prospective clients who are interested in the probate of a Florida timeshare. Timeshare interests are similar to any other real estate interest with regard to the purchase and sale formalities. A timeshare has a legal description and is/was transferred by deed. It is indeed an interest in real estate and not personal …

How much does probate in Florida cost? A Guide to Florida Probate Fees.

In Common Florida Probate Questions by Long

First, let’s ensure we have the lingo correct. Attorneys bill for “attorneys’ fees” and “costs.” Attorney’s fees are the professional service rendered. Generally, the options for fee structure include: hourly fees, flat fees or contingent fees. Costs (or expenses) are the costs associated with the administration of the probate case, i.e. postage, court filing costs/fees, etc. Most probate attorneys either …

PRESS RELEASE: WeProbateFlorida.com has an all new look!

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Florida Probate Law resource WeProbateFlorida.com has an all new look! Our old site worked fine, but our new site is an homage to the internet age we live in today. It is imperative that we stay current or ahead of the internet and technology curve and apply those same principles in the practice of law for the benefit of our …

Name your successor trustees carefully!

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Just recently posted a reference to Gail Liberman’s recent article on Florida Trust Code changes. If you’re naming or are named a successor trustee, beware of personal liability!