Probate

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,…

A US Map with states marked in different colors and stacked like puzzle pieces not quite in the right places

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

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…

A board on a pendulum with a roll of money on one side and wooden people on the other

Probate

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…

Probate

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…

Probate

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…

Probate

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?…

Estate Planning Probate

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…

Estate Planning Probate Wills & Trusts

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…

About The Firm

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.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Probate

Navigating Estate Beneficiary Disclaimers: What You Need to Know

Can Non-Residents Serve as Personal Representatives?

How to Determine if Probate is Needed

The Role of the Personal Representative in Managing Creditor Claims

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

About The Firm

Our Awards

About the Firm

From the Blog

Contact Information