In Florida, the personal representative (also called an executor in other states) has the very important job of managing a deceased person’s estate through probate. This person, named in the deceased’s will or by the court if there is no will, has responsibilities to...
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Can you transfer a car title without going through probate?
When a loved one passes away, managing their assets can be overwhelming. One common question that arises is whether you can transfer a car title without going through probate. There are specific circumstances in which the state of Florida allows this. Transfer by...
How can small Florida estates quickly pass through probate?
Hearing about how long it takes for estates to complete probate might make you nervous about your own assets passing to your heirs in a timely fashion. Fortunately, Florida law provides a way for a small estate to use an expedited process. If your estate has a value...
How can a living trust help you avoid probate?
Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a dead person's assets after they die. However, one frustrating downside is that it can take a long time. A tool you may use during estate planning is a living trust. This trust can help you bypass this lengthy...

