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ALERT: Confirm Designated Beneficiary on Your Bank Account!
In the past year, we’ve had at least 5 calls requesting our Florida probate representation for just a regular checking account. If the deceased owner
5 Common Myths about Florida Probate Law
Let’s explore some common (popular?) myths about Florida probate law shall we? 1. Mom had a Will so we don’t have to go through probate.
Why You Need Probate to Sell Real Estate
Here’s a frequently asked question that deserves a slightly more intricate answer: “I’m clearly a child of (the decedent). Why can’t I just sign a
Caution: “Probate Paralegals” on Craigslist
Yesterday, I received what was otherwise a routine call about a potential probate case:[clear] The caller told me she had hired a “probate paralegal” to
Got Letters of Administration! What now?
This is a followup to my previous post on starting Probate in Florida, specifically Formal Administration. The initial push in probate is dedicated to convincing
How to Start Probate in Florida
Florida Probate administration can be relatively hassle-free with the right guidance and representation. It’s easy enough to say “hire an attorney” and frankly, it’s almost
Thoughts about Estate Assist, a “digital safe deposit box”
Does Estate Assist solve probate and estate problems for Florida residents? A brief look at Estate Assist and lingering questions.
Who has priority to act as personal representative in Florida?
If there is NO Last Will and Testament, the Florida Statutes indicate who has priority to act as personal representative (PR) and the law aligns
Small Estate Affidavits: Where to find them?
The short answer is that you can’t find them. They don’t exist in Florida. Many banks and financial institutions suggest that a “small estate affidavit”
