Probate

Due Diligence and Reasonably Ascertainable Creditors in Florida Probates.

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…

Probate

3 Common Disputes That Arise Between Beneficiaries and Personal Representatives in Probate Proceedings

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…

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Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed, Quitclaim…Oh My!: What are the Different Types of Deeds?

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…

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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…

Probate

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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Probate

Due Diligence and Reasonably Ascertainable Creditors in Florida Probates.

3 Common Disputes That Arise Between Beneficiaries and Personal Representatives in Probate Proceedings

Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed, Quitclaim…Oh My!: What are the Different Types of Deeds?

Can the Personal Representative of an Estate be Removed?

What is Undue Influence and How Do You Prove it in Probate Court?

5 Types of Fees to Expect in a Probate Action.

What Common Problems Can Come Up During Probate?

3 Actions You Can Take to Avoid Probate.

Thanks, But No Thanks: How to Disclaim an Interest in Florida.

Death, Debts and Probate: Do All Debts Have to be Paid through Probate?

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