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Introducing Florida Probate Questions (and Answers)! 5 Aug 2013 | 04:05 am
We are pleased to announce the new Florida Probate Questions section. The purpose of this process is to create a “live” FAQ (frequently asked questions). Among other things you can: Post Questions ...
Do I have to Probate the Homestead Property? 19 Oct 2012 | 02:33 am
We have been answering this question repeatedly over the last couple of months. If a homestead property is not a probate asset, why does it have to go through probate? Great question. If mom’s house ...
Cost (expenses) associated with Florida probate administration 29 May 2012 | 07:09 pm
There seems to be more confusion these days regarding the costs (expenses) associated with a probate administration in Florida. Let me try to clear things up: Attorneys fees are determined by whateve...
Where should I store my Last Will and Testament (and other important documents)? 11 Feb 2012 | 02:02 am
Nearly 5 years ago, I wrote an article about what to do when you can’t find the Will of the decedent. Recently, Lifehacker revived the Wall Street Journal‘s handy article reminding us that we all oug...
Happy New Year!! 2 Jan 2012 | 01:36 pm
Wishing you all the best for 2012! Happy New Year!!
No Will? Surviving spouse inheritance rights revised effective October 1st, 2011 11 Oct 2011 | 12:01 am
Who should care? If there is no Will, then surviving spouses or children of the decedent. What is the effect of the revised statute? Florida Statute 732.102: 732.102 – Spouse’s share of intestate ...
How do I file a Claim against an Estate & How do I even know if the Estate is opened? 29 Jul 2011 | 01:22 am
Florida Probate Question of the Day: How do I file a Claim against an Estate & How do I even know if the Estate is opened? A claim is a one page document that called a “statement of claim” – you sho...
Letters of Administration Revisited 4 Jun 2011 | 12:05 pm
MUST READ: Letters of Administration (LOA’s) are court orders. They are issued as PART of a FORMAL ADMINISTRATION of the estate (Probate) The court clerk will not simply give you an LOA. The only ...
Must I Share Copies of the Original Last Will to the Entire Family? 17 Nov 2010 | 10:24 am
Florida Probate Question of the Day: Do I have to immediately share copies of the Will with the family? Answer: No, at least not directly. State law requires that you “deposit the Will for safekee...
I AM the Personal Representative…or am I? 8 Sep 2010 | 11:31 pm
You’ve got the original Last Will and Testament and it declares you as the Personal Representative (or Executor, Administrator). You were the “chosen one”, right? It says that so it must be so! Rig...
