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Must I Share Copies of the Original Last Will to the Entire Family?
Florida Probate Question of the Day: Do I have to immediately share copies of the Will with the family? Answer: No, at least not directly.

I AM the Personal Representative…or am I?
You’ve got the original Last Will and Testament and it declares you as the Personal Representative (or Executor, Administrator). You were the “chosen one”, right?

Do All Heirs Need to Consent to the Sale of the Homestead?
Quick Answer: In Florida, all heirs typically need to consent to sell inherited homestead property unless the will specifically instructs otherwise. Without unanimous consent, heirs

Don’t Be Foolish. Talk to a Probate Attorney First (even if it’s not me)!
This coming October will mark the 5th year that we have been intensely focused on Florida Probate Law. In these past five years, I have

The Search…for a Florida Probate Attorney
Enjoy and please rate the video here when finished: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9baqNyxeA2M Inspired by Google’s Superbowl Commercial, I had this video put together. It originally included many

Is my mother’s house protected from probate creditors?
Florida Probate Question of the Day I recently talked to a prospective client about homestead laws in Florida. Specifically: What happens to a decedent’s homestead

Orlando Probate | Attorney Resources
Orlando (Orange, Seminole and Osceola County) is a large metropolitan area where many seniors call home. In the last few years, we have handled several

What happens to online accounts after you die?
How many online accounts do you have? Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, Facebook, Twitter, Tinder, Farmersonly.com (yes, that’s real)… Do you bank online? Do you use

Unclaimed Money in the State of Florida
When I was in college, I opened up a checking account at Barnett Bank (which is now known as Wachovia) because (a) I got a