Legal Advice To Help Build Your Future
Working as a personal representative or executor is more than just stressful. It is also potentially a source of family disputes and financial liability. Those administering estates should follow the instructions provided by the decedent, as well as all applicable...
It’s not uncommon for the family of a deceased person to be unhappy with the way their chosen personal representative (commonly known as an executor) is handling the administration of their estate. Even when the executor is a relative, they may believe that they’re...
When a loved one passes away, their estate often goes through probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of managing the deceased person’s assets, paying any debts, and ensuring that what remains is distributed correctly. For many families, this process can feel...
Estate administration typically involves going to probate court. A personal representative (known in some states as an executor) submits testamentary instruments to a court if they can locate them. They document the assets that belong to the estate to ensure that they...
Passing the estate you have been asked to execute through probate can be time-consuming. The longer it takes, the more likely the beneficiaries are to become frustrated, which could lead to problems if they believe the delay is your fault. While everyone needs to...
Sometimes, people move from one state to another, needing to update numerous legal documents. Thankfully, if you already have a will and just moved to Florida, it could still be valid here. However, it is best to consult a lawyer to ensure it complies with Florida’s...
Homes are sometimes a part of a person’s estate, which means the home may have to be sold through probate. The probate process involves several steps to ensure the assets of the person who passed away, also known as the decedent, go to the intended heirs or...
Wealthy snowbirds who live half the year in a less humid state or country, e.g., Canada, often own expensive automobiles and planes they use to get to Florida when they flee the frigid conditions of the frozen north. But what happens when the owners pass? How are...
In Florida estate planning and inheritance law, surviving spouses' decisions can significantly impact their financial security and living arrangements. One critical decision involves the right of a surviving spouse to elect a half interest in homestead property if the...
Sometimes, people move from one state to another, needing to update numerous legal documents. Thankfully, if you already have a will and just moved to Florida, it could still be valid here. However, it is best to consult a lawyer to ensure it complies with Florida’s...