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Florida Probate’s golden rule: Make nice or pay the price!
I have spent countless hours on any given week hearing about what the evil stepmother, wicked stepsister, deadbeat father and estranged spouse did to be

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

How Medicaid affects Florida Probate Administration
I’m sure you’ve heard of Medicaid – or is it Medicare? It’s easy to confuse them. Medicare is health insurance for senior citizens who have

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 starting a series on probate tips, but I do want to highlight this particular point. One of the biggest mistakes you can

Florida Probate FAQ in under 60 seconds
Here’s a quick list of questions we entertain quite often. (60 seconds is a stretch unless you read fast!) The court process of paying off

“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

Need to refinance mom’s house? You might need probate first!
I’m surprised at the number of requests I’ve been getting lately for “rush order” probates. Lately, it’s been for clients who are trying to refinance