Probate Litigation

The probate process can be a trying experience for anyone involved. Not only are you grappling with the grief over your lost loved one, but tensions can build as family members disagree over the handling of the estate.Probate disputes can drag out the length of time...

Estate planning in Florida is a vital form of financial planning for controlling the transfer of property and wealth within families. In this day and age, one cannot rely on verbal promises when death or incapacitation occurs. Grief has a way of bringing out negative...

Most people think of the probate process as being lengthy and complicated. However, under Florida law, there is a simple process that applies to specific situations. If the estate of a decedent meets certain requirements, it may qualify for a probate process called...

As the executor of someone’s Florida will, you likely wonder if you should hire an attorney to help you take the decedent’s estate through probate. Unless the estate is an extraordinarily simple one, yes, you should. Your duties as executor cover all aspects of...

Few family arguments have the potential to explode faster than a discussion about dividing property after a loved one dies. If your family is fortunate, your elderly parent executed a well-written will before death. Still, wills do not always completely resolve family...

If you are the personal representative or executor of an estate, you may encounter some obstacles as you assume your role and fulfill your duties. Beneficiaries of the estate may start to doubt the validity of the will, question your authority or squabble amongst...

If you were shocked and dismayed when you discovered the contents of your recently deceased Florida parent's will, you may be questioning whether or not you should challenge it. The answer to that question depends on what grounds you think you have for the...

You are beginning to make funeral preparations after your father's recent passing when you start getting calls from creditors and mail from debt collectors. It seems that your parents had a significant amount of debt, and now their creditors expect the heirs to...

Probate is an area of estate planning that is widely misunderstood. Many myths abound in this area of the law, and you should know how to separate fact from fiction. Have a look at these three common myths about probate and see if you know the truth. When it comes to...

Losing a parent is heartbreaking. The stress and sadness of the tragedy are even stronger when you find out there is no will. If there are no written instructions about how to distribute the estate, you are probably feeling a lot of confusion. You probably have...