Probate

Maybe you’re wondering why having a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is so important. Perhaps you think that it’s not really such a big deal. After all, what exactly can…

In Florida, a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is void, either in whole or in part, if it has been procured by fraud, duress, or undue influence. When a Will…

Undue influence is a troubling and often complex concept. Not everyone, or every state for that matter, agrees on what constitutes undue influence or how to prove it. One major…

The personal representative appointed to administer a decedent’s estate has a lot of important duties to perform. One of these is making a diligent search for all creditors of a…

It may not surprise you to learn that not all probate proceedings go smoothly. Like other areas of law, trusts and estates has its share of complications and disputes. During…

One of the most important documents you will ever have in your life —other than your Last Will and Testament (“Will”) of course— is a deed. You may have heard…

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…

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…

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…

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…