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Where should I store my Last Will and Testament (and other important documents)?
Nearly 5 years ago, I wrote an article about what to do when you can’t find the Will of the decedent. Recently, Lifehacker revived the
No Will? Surviving spouse inheritance rights revised effective October 1st, 2011
Who should care? If there is no Will, then surviving spouses or children of the decedent. What is the effect of the revised statute? Florida
How do I file a Claim against an Estate & How do I even know if the Estate is opened?
Florida Probate Question of the Day: How do I file a Claim against an Estate & How do I even know if the Estate is
Letters of Administration Revisited
Quick Answer: Letters of Administration (LOAs) are court orders issued during formal probate administration that authorize a personal representative to access and manage estate assets.
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
