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If you accepted the responsibility of being someone’s named personal representative, it is important to try and carry out the job effectively and efficiently. One thing that could make this much harder is having a beneficiary file a legal challenge against you over...
Estate administration requires months of commitment. Executives or personal representatives have to manage, sell or distribute estate resources. They carry out the testator's last wishes as outlined in an estate plan. Other times, they must defer to intestate...
People sometimes think that a will reading is a necessary part of the probate process. At the beginning of probate, heirs and beneficiaries sit down in a room with the deceased’s lawyer, who reads the will to them and informs them of what they should expect as an...
When a loved one passes away, there are many arrangements that have to be made. There are also tasks that must be completed. One of these tasks might be going through the probate process. Probate in Florida can be overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. In...
Ancillary probate is an additional probate process required when someone dies owning real estate or property in Florida while living elsewhere. This secondary probate proceeding occurs because the probate court in your home state lacks legal jurisdiction over Florida...
Losing a loved one is never easy, and sorting through their affairs afterward can feel overwhelming. In Florida, the probate process helps settle a loved one’s estate, including any unpaid debts they may have left behind. From credit card balances to medical bills,...
When someone passes away, even if it was an expected passing and they made some plans in advance, there’s certainly a chance that they’re still going to have different outstanding debts. These could result in creditor claims against the estate as various creditors try...
Florida offers two main ways to handle a loved one's estate after they pass away. Your choice between formal and summary administration affects how lengthy probate takes and what steps you must follow. Here's what you need to know about each option. What's the...
"My car will simply go to my spouse or children when I die." This common assumption leads many astray in estate planning. The truth depends on various factors, including title structure, state laws and whether you have created specific legal instructions....
Losing a family member brings both heartache and money worries. Life insurance helps families stay afloat during tough times by covering funeral costs and other sudden or large expenses. You want to make sure this money reaches your loved ones quickly. That's where...