After a loved one dies, you may be wondering about probate. What is it? Do you need to do it? Who can help you? These common probate questions might leave you feeling overwhelmed during your time of grief.
We’ve compiled a list of common Florida probate questions and answers to help you understand the legal process ahead.
There are plenty of probate misconceptions in Florida. Whether you’re the executor or beneficiary of an estate, you should know what’s true and false about Florida probate.
Probate is the legal process of handling someone’s estate after their death. It involves:
The aftermath of losing a loved one is never easy. In-fighting and disputes between family members and surviving loved ones of the deceased can make matters feel even more complicated. Tensions often run high when property and other assets are at stake. Thus, distributing the assets of a loved one can sometimes result in disputes between the deceased’s family members. So, what happens if […]
When someone passes away, regardless of whether they have a will, their estate will generally need to go through the Florida probate process before the court distributes any estate assets. Probate is the legal process in which the court formally recognizes a person’s passing, validates their will (if they have one), appoints a personal representative, oversees the payment […]
When a loved one dies, the court must first probate their estate before any estate assets will be distributed. Probate is the process by which the court formally recognizes a person’s death, validates their will, appoints an executor, and eventually distributes the estate assets according to the will’s terms.
If you recently had a close loved one pass away, you will likely have many questions regarding […]