Year: 2026

A personal representative or executor manages an estate. They must communicate with the probate courts about the status of the estate. If there is an estate plan, the personal representative must follow the deceased party's instructions. If there is no estate plan,...

When a Florida probate judge asks you to post a bond, it can feel like a personal slight. You stepped up during a difficult time to manage a loved one’s final wishes, only to find out you need an insurance policy to prove you will not mishandle the estate. It is...