It can be frustrating trying to decide how to create your estate plan. You may consider what people will expect, or you might worry that they will be sad, angry or frustrated by what you left them. Your decision to change what you pass on to your loved ones could...
Probate Litigation
What happens when there is more than one will?
Going through the process of probate for your loved one can feel overwhelming. While the process should be a way to ensure your loved one's estate goes to the correct beneficiaries, some issues can cause complications. Your loved one knew it was important to draft a...
What happens during probate in Florida?
Handling the death of a loved one can be very challenging – both emotionally and throughout the legal process. You may have some initial concerns about your loved one’s will or estate being probated. The term probate is sometimes ambiguous and may leave you confused,...
Was your loved one’s estate plan the result of undue influence?
Going through the loss of a loved one is never easy. As you try to navigate your grief, you may still have funeral arrangements in addition to understanding their estate plan.It can be challenging to know your loved one’s intentions after they passed away....
Estate administration and probate litigation in Florida
Estate administration and probate litigation in Florida can be intimidating. Whether you are planning your estate for the benefit of your family, administering the estate of a loved one, or challenging the way an estate is being handled, understanding the probate...
How to handle a cash inheritance
A will in Florida determines how assets should be divided after the estate owner passes on. Those who are left money in a will may need to take a variety of steps to actually receive the funds. The first step is to talk to the executor (assuming the beneficiary is not...
Challenging a will
It is very difficult to challenge a Florida testator's will, and the vast majority of wills go through probate court without being contested. Courts will try to stick to the terms of a will exactly unless there is proof that the will is invalid. If a will is...
Getting help with probate
Some Florida residents who are named as an executor under a friend's or family member's will may believe that they can tackle the probate process on their own. There are several reasons why this might be a poor idea, as there are many requirements that might be...
Estate of Leona Helmsley once again at center of legal controversy
Most people associate Leona Helmsley with her time spent in prison for tax evasion, her now infamous moniker "the queen of mean," and, of course, the prolonged legal battle over her controversial estate plan, which began shortly after her passing in 2007. To recap,...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – VI
In today's post, we'll once again spend some time examining the probate process in the Sunshine State in the hopes of clarifying what remains a mysterious legal proceeding and dispelling any longstanding myths.To that end, today's post will explore how the probate...
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