Read blog posts about the Florida probate process from an attorney's perspective. Our regular updates to these blogs offer you crucial information on probate administration and litigation to ensure your loved one's wishes are followed.
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What You Need to Know About Out-of-State Heirs in Florida Our firm helps out-of-state heirs and personal representatives of Florida estates. If your loved one passed away with property in Florida, call our Miami firm. -
Understanding Inheritance Laws in Florida We have heard of an inheritance but what does it means, exactly? When someone dies, who inherits what? When do they receive it? Does the government get a piece? -
Understanding a Surviving Spouse’s Right to Elective Share When a person passes away, the surviving spouse is entitled to make an election for a spousal share. Learn about elective shares in Florida here. -
Florida Homestead Property and the Probate Process Most people own real estate at some point in their lives. What happens to that property when they die? Can their children inherit it? Can Florida take it? -
Locating Heirs Will Speed Up the Florida Probate Process To complete probate, we have to locate all of the individuals who might receive an inheritance, including distant relatives. How can you speed this process up? -
Options When Heirs Disagree Over What to Do With a Family Home Mom and Dad want to be fair and leave the family home to their children 50/50. But what if one sibling wants to sell and the other doesn't? It could be war. -
What You Can Do Now to Avoid Probate for the Family Home Real estate is one of the most common causes of probate. However, it can very easily be avoided. Here are some things you and your parents should do now. -
Locating Property to Create an Inventory for Florida Probate Your parent or loved one may have owned real estate in Florida. How would you know for sure? Here are some ways you may be able to get this information. -
Factors that Slow Down or Stop Florida Probate Proceedings Did you try and do a probate on your own? Was one done years ago and now you found more assets? Here are some reasons why a probate might be restarted. -
Florida Petition for Discharge & Final Accounting The best part of probate: it is over and now you can get paid! How long does it take to finalize the probate and get your check? What are the next steps? -
Avoiding Disputes in Florida Probate Court Probate can be a nasty battle, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some of the most common conflicts leading to family fighting and how they can be avoided. -
Why You Should Hire a Lawyer to Help With Executor Duties Have you been named an Executor or Personal Representative of a loved one's estate? You may have to go to court and perform other legal duties. Learn more here.