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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…

Probate

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…

Probate

Demystifying Florida Probate: Understanding the Process

Florida probate administration is a legal procedure often surrounded by misconceptions and confusion. It’s essential to demystify this process and clearly understand what it entails. What is Florida Probate?…

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Can an Estranged Child Make Medical Decisions for You?

Can an Estranged Child Make Medical Decisions for You? Family members don’t always get along. Let’s face it; relationships can be…well, complicated. And sometimes, people break apart. Some ruptures can…

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Celebrity Estate Lessons: Heath Ledger and the Importance of Domicile

The loss of a young life is always tragic. And sometimes, if it is the death of a celebrity, it hits home for so many of us — because, having…

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3 Stumbling Blocks Your Probate Estate in Florida May Run Into

Administering a probate estate in Florida does not always run smoothly. While probate administration can be simple in some cases, others encounter plenty of stumbling blocks along the way. Having…

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2 Misconceptions You May Have About Probate Administration in Florida

You’re at the movies, popcorn in hand, sitting on the edge of your seat, body tense with anticipation. It’s that part of the movie when all will be revealed. Decedent’s…

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Casey Kasem & Larry King: Celebrity Estate Planning Disasters

Celebrities entertain and amuse us. And following their lives can be so exciting. There is so much to focus on: celebrity fashions, weight gain and weight loss, endless marriages and…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

Don’t Leave Without Me: Florida’s Simultaneous Death Laws

In our business, trusts and estate law, we must anticipate some of the more difficult and heart-rending situations. Like simultaneous death. However unlikely, such tragedies do occur. One heartbreaking example…

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Since 2011, SJF Law Group has been helping clients protect their families with estate planning, probate & trust administration. We pride ourselves on combining the personalized service and attention of a boutique firm, with the talent and legal acumen of a large firm.

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Probate

Choosing a Personal Representative in Florida Probate

How Long Does the Probate Process Take in Florida?

Comparing Florida Probate Administrations: Summary vs. Formal Administration

Demystifying Florida Probate: Understanding the Process

Can an Estranged Child Make Medical Decisions for You?

Celebrity Estate Lessons: Heath Ledger and the Importance of Domicile

3 Stumbling Blocks Your Probate Estate in Florida May Run Into

2 Misconceptions You May Have About Probate Administration in Florida

Casey Kasem & Larry King: Celebrity Estate Planning Disasters

Don’t Leave Without Me: Florida’s Simultaneous Death Laws

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