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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
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
