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2020 REVIEW: How to Choose between Formal Administration or Summary Administration in Florida
Over the last 16 years or so, I have been advising clients on their Florida Probate options after a loved one has died. I’ve got
Video: Does a Last Will & Testament Avoid Probate??
A brief discussion on how a Last Will and Testament affects the need for Probate in Florida. Learn more about whether or not having a
Should You Publish a Notice to Creditors Even When Probate is Not Necessary?
Question of the Day: My folks have a marital trust and my dad died last week. I do not have to file probate. Do I
Keep Your Timeshare Out of a Probate Nightmare
Florida has always been a hotbed vacation destination and has an enormous foothold on the timeshare industry. Some of the most popular timeshare destinations in
How to Avoid Losing an Inheritance to a Florida Medicaid Claim
Probate in Florida requires that any probate administration for a decedent who was 55 years or older must include specific notice to the Agency for
Do all estates have to go through probate in Florida?
No. Estate assets only require administration if they are “stuck” or “terminate” in the name of the decedent. For example, John owned a bank account
QOTD: Is Probate in Florida Necessary for Vacant Land?
If I receive the same question more than 3 times in a week, it is deserving of its own blog post. A fellow called my
Florida Probate Questions for the Month of July 2017
Quick links: My husband of 3 years has passed he bought a trailer home before we ever met there is no will who gets the
Real Estate Agents: A Primer on Florida Probate Property
Download a PDF optimized copy of this article here. Off the top of my head, real estate assets make up about 75% of the estates