Probate and exempt property
If your loved one recently passed away, you could have several questions and concerns related to the probate process. It is crucial to familiarize yourself with key terms, such as exempt property....
View Article4 ways to ensure probate goes smoothly
After you die, the probate courts determine how to divide your estate. The process is extensive, which can delay the distribution of your assets to your beneficiaries or increase emotional turmoil...
View ArticleWhat are reasons people may contest a trust?
Some people bypass probate by creating a trust to hold assets until beneficiaries can receive them. However, this does not mean someone cannot go to court to contest the terms of a trust. Sometimes a...
View Article5 tips to help you become a successful executor
When you agreed to serve Aunt Polly as the executor of her estate, she was in good health, so becoming her personal representative seemed years away. Unfortunately, Aunt Polly died much sooner than...
View ArticleHow can I prepare my estate for summary administration?
It is natural to worry about providing for your family after you die. Even if your estate does not contain a lot of wealth, it still can help your loved ones and give them some closure. The good news...
View ArticleUnderstanding probate in Florida
Probate is a court process administering the distribution of assets belonging to someone who recently passed away. Anything the decedent owned at the time of their death belongs to their estate until...
View ArticleWhen does life insurance become part of an estate?
Some assets will not have to go through probate because they are not part of your estate. However, sometimes non-probate assets manage to become part of an estate anyway, such as your life insurance...
View ArticleCommon myths about wills and probate
Wills and probate are subjects that often come with a fair share of myths and misconceptions. These myths can lead to confusion and misunderstandings about the process of distributing a person’s assets...
View ArticleFiguring the payment for the personal representative
When it comes to probate proceedings in the state of Florida, the personal representative has a right to fair compensation. This is a payment for the time and effort required to manage the deceased’s...
View ArticleReasons to create an estate plan and avoid probate
Probate might sound like a big, fancy legal term, but it is something you might want to consider avoiding. After you read the information provided below, you will see why and along with your attorney,...
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