Where is Probate Handled?
Where Should You Open a Probate Administration For Someone Who Passed Away? The answer is the county where the person resided. For example, if the decedent lived in Fort Lauderdale,…
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Practical Tips and Strategies to Handle Difficult Beneficiaries in Your Estate
A common issue some clients face when planning their estates is dealing with difficult beneficiaries. Our Fort Lauderdale estate planning attorneys understand that managing “problem beneficiaries” can be challenging,…
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Who is Barred from Serving as a Personal Representative in Florida Probate Administration?
The personal representative plays a vital role in managing and overseeing the probate process, ensuring the deceased individual’s wishes are carried out smoothly. In this part, we’ll look closer at…
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Navigating Estate Beneficiary Disclaimers: What You Need to Know
We’ll be shedding light on an important aspect of estate matters – disclaimers. If you find yourself named as a beneficiary in an estate but wish to relinquish your entitlement,…
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Can Non-Residents Serve as Personal Representatives?
As a reminder, a personal representative is the person appointed by the court to be the executor of someone’s estate during a probate administration. Who is Eligible to Serve as…
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How to Determine if Probate is Needed
We’re diving into the topic of probate administration in Florida. But before determining if probate is required, let’s first understand what probate is. What is Probate? Probate is…
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The Role of the Personal Representative in Managing Creditor Claims
If you find yourself appointed by the court as the personal representative for someone’s probate administration, it means you’ve been entrusted with significant responsibilities. Among these responsibilities is making…
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Choosing a Personal Representative in Florida Probate
The personal representative is the person appointed to be the estate executor and handle the probate administration. But who gets to be the personal representative in the probate process? In…
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How Long Does the Probate Process Take in Florida?
When it comes to probate in Florida, the timeline can vary based on the type of probate you’re engaged in. A summary administration will typically take about two to…
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Comparing Florida Probate Administrations: Summary vs. Formal Administration
Probate administration is the legal process that ensures the orderly distribution of a deceased person’s assets and the settlement of their debts. In the State of Florida, there are…
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