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Is Your Estate Plan Missing These Essential Documents and Provisions? When you think about an estate plan, what do you think of? Often people will think of a Last Will and Testament or some form of Trust. Other methods of planning are often overlooked, and those options may be pivotal if something were to happen to you. -
What happens if you do not have the original Last Will and Testament? What happens then, if the original Last Will and Testament of the Decedent is unavailable? A typical scenario where this occurs is when the testator (i.e., the person who made the Will) gave copies of the Will to their family but did not tell the family members where the original Will was located. The Court will not accept the copies of the Will if the original Will can be located. (Check out Steps to Take to Locate a Missing Will for information on how to locate a missing original Will.) If after an exhaustive search the original Will cannot be located, will the court accept a copy of the Will? -
How Long Does Probate Take? In general, most probate cases that The Probate Law Firm handles, finish within 2 and 6 months of being started. -
What is Probate and when is it necessary? Probate is the legal process of transferring money or property from the name of a person who has died to the name of his or her rightful heirs and beneficiaries -
How to Get Money Out of a Loved One’s Bank Account After They Pass Away? If your loved one did not name a joint owner or beneficiary on their account, probate is more than likely going to be necessary. -
What are the Requirements to be a Personal Representative in Florida? Probate in Florida requires that a Personal Representative be appointed by a judge. A Will often names who that will be but without a Will, a judge will decide. -
What is a GAL – or Guardian ad Litem? Do you need to have a GAL appointed by the court? A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is an individual appointed by the court to watch over a minor or incompetent adult throughout any ongoing open legal case. -
Getting older is no fun. At what point does one lose their legal rights? We generally need more help as we get older. Often we need someone to be named as our legal guardian. Have you planned for this? If not, the court will decide. -
Why You Need a Florida Probate Attorney If You Live Outside of Florida Our law firm handles Florida probate cases remotely via email and phone so beneficiaries can receive their inheritance without the need to travel. -
Refer Your Client to The Probate Law Firm Our Miami probate administration law firm is proud to accept referrals from professionals nationwide whose clients need help with Florida probate matters. -
What to Expect When You Become a Client of The Probate Law Firm If you choose us to help with Florida probate, our law firm will take everything off your plate and keep you informed as you take time to grieve.