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Why Summary Administration is NOT always the best choice
In a nutshell, Summary Administration in Florida is a type of probate proceeding for small estates. To be eligible: The estate must contain less than
Summary or Formal Administration? A simpler analogy.
Florida probate administration has two (2) primary types: Summary Administration or Formal Administration Summary Administration is like a closet: Open closet door Reach in to
D’Oh! alert: Mom died, why are *you* paying HER credit card bill?
There seems to be a pattern developing lately where clients (and tire kickers) are apparently paying creditors out of pocket – that is – they
The bank needs “Letters of Administration” – Are you sure?
What are Letters of Administration? Letters of Administration are court orders granting authority to the person appointed as personal representative, to do all things necessary to administer
Do I NEED a lawyer for probate in Florida?
99.99% of the time, the answer is yes. Generally speaking, a personal representative must have attorney representation before the probate courts in Florida. “But it’s
Free download: “Understanding the Florida Probate Process”
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Florida Probate Tip #1: Read the Will carefully!
No, I’m not launching an official series of probate tips—but this one is worth calling out all on its own. One of the biggest and
Florida Probate FAQ in under 60 seconds
Here’s a quick list of common questions we get about Florida probate—and while we say “60 seconds,” you’ll probably need to read a bit faster
“Wills in a Box” (or online) and the Problems they Pose in Florida probate
I have been working on a probate for a small parcel of land. The decedent evidently found a form for a simple Will (and I
