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...
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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...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – V
Today's post will continue our ongoing efforts to demystify the probate process. As always, our aim in this series of posts is to help reduce any anxiety people might experience at having to be involved in the legal process and, perhaps more significantly, debunk any...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – IV
In a series of ongoing posts, our blog has been providing some basic background information on what people can expect from the probate process in Florida. The goal in doing so is twofold: to help alleviate some of the anxiety that people might be experiencing at the...
Inside the bitter tax battle over the estate of Tom Clancy
Ask any fan of spy-based or military-themed writing to name some of the genre's greatest authors and there is a very good chance that Tom Clancy's name will be included in the discussion.Indeed, the author, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 66, saw his novels like...
Legal battle over Robin Williams’ estate continues
Over the course of the last year, the sizeable estate of the late Robin Williams has been at the epicenter of an increasingly hostile legal battle between his third wife and his three children from previous marriages. While the two sides have attempted to work things...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – III
In today's post, we'll continue with our discussion of how the probate process works here in Florida. As always, our goal is to provide some much-needed clarity to those people who suddenly find themselves facing what seems like the otherwise insurmountable task of...
Understanding more about how the probate process works – II
In our previous post, we started discussing how once the initial grief of losing a loved one subsides, it's imperative for surviving loved ones to take steps to ensure that all legal matters are addressed, particularly the managing of the deceased person's estate.To...
Understanding more about how the probate process works
It doesn't matter whether it's somewhat expected or a complete surprise, when someone close to you passes away, it can understandably be incredibly difficult to focus on anything outside of dealing with the loss. However, it's important to understand that once...