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Notice to Creditors in Florida Probate: How to Serve and Why It Matters

In this video, Lauren Burns of SJF Law Group in Plantation, Florida explains how the notice to creditors works in Florida probate, how to serve it, and why it matters.…

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Do You REALLY Need a Probate Attorney in Florida?

When a loved one passes away, dealing with their estate can feel overwhelming. Many families wonder: “Do I really need a probate attorney in Florida, or can I handle this…

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7 Things to Know Before You Contest a Will in Florida

Challenging a will in Florida can be a complex and emotional process, especially when navigating strict legal requirements and time limits. Before taking action, it’s important to understand key factors…

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What to Do If a Personal Representative Refuses to Communicate with Beneficiaries

When a personal representative refuses to communicate with beneficiaries, it can create serious concerns about how the estate is being handled. Beneficiaries have a legal right to be informed about…

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Can a Florida Will Be Contested After Probate Is Closed?

In Florida, probate typically signals the end of the estate distribution process, but it doesn’t always mean the will is beyond challenge. Surprising situations, like discovering fraud or new evidence,…

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15 Tips for Handling Business Assets in Probate

Handling business assets during probate requires precision and a strategic approach to protect their value. With the right steps, it’s possible to navigate complex asset structures, preserve critical operations, and…

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Unmarried Partners and Probate: What Happens Without a Will?

When unmarried partners face the probate process without a will, the journey can be complicated and uncertain. Probate law often prioritizes blood relatives, leaving a surviving partner with limited rights…

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Protecting Foreign Property in Your Estate Plan: A Strategic Approach

Owning foreign property adds layers of complexity to estate planning. Different countries have their own rules on inheritance, taxes, and probate, which can clash with your intentions and complicate things…

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Florida Business Owners: Protect Your Business with a Revocable Trust Transfer

Owning a business is no small feat—it’s your blood, sweat, and tears turned into a thriving entity. But while you’ve been smart enough to plan your estate and set up…

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Divorcing in Florida? Don’t Forget to Update Your Property Title

Going through a divorce can be emotionally and financially draining. The last thing you want is to make your situation worse by overlooking critical details like property titles and estate…

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Probate

Notice to Creditors in Florida Probate: How to Serve and Why It Matters

Do You REALLY Need a Probate Attorney in Florida?

7 Things to Know Before You Contest a Will in Florida

What to Do If a Personal Representative Refuses to Communicate with Beneficiaries

Can a Florida Will Be Contested After Probate Is Closed?

15 Tips for Handling Business Assets in Probate

Unmarried Partners and Probate: What Happens Without a Will?

Protecting Foreign Property in Your Estate Plan: A Strategic Approach

Florida Business Owners: Protect Your Business with a Revocable Trust Transfer

Divorcing in Florida? Don’t Forget to Update Your Property Title

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