Initially, it is rewarding to learn that a loved one wants you to inherit their home. While you are still processing their loss, it can be reassuring to know that they wanted you to benefit from such a significant investment. Inheritances such as this can also become...
Probate
Does my estate have to pay my medical debt?
Medical care is expensive. Even with health insurance, you may need to pay significant medical bills to support your healthcare during your lifetime. In some cases, you may find that a facility will not treat you without a co-signer or family member who could be held...
What assets go through probate in Florida?
Finding out that your loved one’s estate must go through probate can be overwhelming. For many, not knowing what to expect makes the probate process seem more intimidating than necessary. While many assets need to go through the probate process before distribution to...
What should I tell my family about probate?
Your estate plan is an essential part of passing down your legacy, and will include how you want to distribute your assets. It should also name who will be responsible for taking your estate through the probate process. For many, probate sounds like a complex process....
What happens when a beneficiary is missing?
After a loved one passes away, it can be challenging to handle their estate plan as it goes through probate. In addition to your grief, you likely cannot put the rest of your life on hold while you coordinate the distribution of assets. One of the tasks that can make...
How do gifts at death impact an estate plan?
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...
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...