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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

Florida Probate Myths – A trust always avoids probate in Florida
This is one of the most common probate myths we encounter—and unfortunately, it leads to a lot of confusion (and disappointment) for families handling an

“Quick Claim” Deeds and Florida Probate Myths
By Jurek Durczak from Lublin, Poland (A very small house) [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons Welcome! This article is about quit claim deeds AND probate law.

“Quick” Q&A – What happens if I can’t find the Will?
Marie from Rochester, NY recently reached out with a frustrating and surprisingly common situation: “My dad, who ironically was an attorney, passed away—and we can’t

Can’t find the Will? A few tips!
Every once in a while, we get a call from a prospective Florida probate client who spends about 20 minutes explaining who inherits under the

How to Choose a Florida Probate Attorney
Click the play button to hear further commentary from Long H. Duong, Esq. about the criteria you should consider when selecting a Florida Probate Attorney.

“Quick” Q&A – “Can I change title to real estate without Florida probate?”
Janice from New Mexico reached out with a common question involving out-of-state probate and Florida real estate: “My mom owned a parcel of land in

Tax Overbids and Excess Proceeds
We handle many Florida probate cases for claiming tax overbid or excess proceeds. But what are they exactly? Overbids or excess proceeds usually refer to

What’s the deal with Medicaid claims?
Of the many initial questions I ask a prospective client is whether or not they anticipate a Medicaid claim against the estate. Here’s a brief