Estate Planning And Elder Law Services In Orlando And Beyond
The answer depends on how the property was titled — and most families don't find out until it's too late to change it. One of the most common calls we receive after someone passes away involves the family home. A parent has died, the adult children want to sell the...
Have you ever wondered what happens to your Florida property if you pass away while living in another state? This question concerns many people who own real estate across state lines. Imagine you're living in another state when a loved one passes away. As you sort...
When someone passes in Florida, the court oversees the estate distribution through a process called probate. The court ensures that all debts are paid, and all assets left are handed over to the right people. The probate process is slow and stressful. Thankfully,...
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone’s estate. In Florida, you don’t always have to go through it because the law makes exceptions for certain estates and assets that you can handle more simply. In the sections ahead, you’ll see when probate may...
When someone dies in Florida, any property they own may require probate proceedings. Physical assets and financial resources that belong to an individual become their estate after their passing. An estate also typically has financial responsibility for any debts and...
When someone dies in Florida, most of the time, their estate will pass through probate court. The Florida probate courts provide oversight during estate administration. The courts help ensure that the personal representative of the estate fulfills someone's financial...
A will is a crucial component of any estate plan. This legally binding document instructs the executor on how your assets should be distributed upon your death. A will should get to the heart of what your true wishes are, and the terms included in the document should...
When someone passes away in Florida, their will must be filed with the court. The law states that the person who is considered the custodian of a particular will has 10 days to do so. They have to file the document appropriately and within the time limit set out by...
A probate bond, also known as an “executor bond” or “fiduciary bond,” is a type of insurance that is required for certain individuals involved in the probate process, including executors or personal representatives. Florida, like many other states, mandates probate...
Estate planning can be complicated due to its emotional and procedural aspects. And this may also be the case with the probate process. Your loved ones may delay enjoying the protection you offered them due to a few hitches. Luckily, you can take a few steps to...
