Can the Personal Representative of an Estate be Removed?
When you work with your estate and probate lawyer to develop your estate plan, one of the things you will do is decide who will be the personal representative (or…
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What is Undue Influence and How Do You Prove it in Probate Court?
Sometimes having a Last Will and Testament (“Will”)—even one that has been properly executed— isn’t enough to avoid litigation during probate. One growing area of concern caused by the rapidly…
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5 Types of Fees to Expect in a Probate Action.
Although the costs of probate depends on a number of factors, such as the size of your estate, where you live and whether or not your estate is simple or…
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What Common Problems Can Come Up During Probate?
While there is no getting away from the fact that each probate case is unique, there are some common problems that can come up during any probate. Here are a…
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3 Actions You Can Take to Avoid Probate.
A major benefit to working with an experienced estate and probate lawyer is that doing so can, to a large extent, help your estate to avoid probate. Avoiding probate saves…
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Thanks, But No Thanks: How to Disclaim an Interest in Florida.
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you decided you did not want an inheritance that was left to you? It might not be commonplace, but sometimes if…
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Death, Debts and Probate: Do All Debts Have to be Paid through Probate?
One aspect of an estate’s responsibilities that probate administration handles after the death of a person, is paying all estate taxes and debts. But does that mean that all debts…
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A Brief Look at Formal vs. Informal Probate Administration in Florida.
To anyone unfamiliar with probate, or how probate administration in Florida works, this area of law can be confusing and complex. Probate in Florida is the legal process of gathering…
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4 Grounds for Contesting a Florida Last Will and Testament
30-Second Take-Away A Florida will can only be overturned only for specific legal grounds—not mere disappointment. You must file a contest within 90 days of the Notice of Administration or…
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The What and Why of a Probate Caveat: What it is, and Why One Might be Filed.
One caveat before we get started: today’s post is all about probate. And caveats. Probate caveats. If you’ve never heard of probate caveats, don’t worry. In today’s post we’ll explain…
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