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...
When you read this article title, you breathe a sigh of relief. There will be no horror story about your LLC. You do not have an operating agreement; therefore, you have no horror story. Unfortunately, you are not only wrong, you already have the material for chapter...
In many ways, celebrities are not that much different from everyone else. For example, they may not fully understand the complications that could arise from wills, trusts and probate procedure. For everyday people, especially those with high-value estates, these...
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...
Florida courts allow people to retain guardianship over an individual for certain reasons. While different circumstances surround each reason, they all revolve around one individual making decisions on behalf of someone else who is not in a position to make medical or...
As a resident of Florida who is considering establishing a guardianship over someone else, you may have questions about the process, your responsibilities and related matters. Maybe you have a minor child in your life, and he or she is inheriting a considerable amount...
You want to protect your assets, even when you are gone. Thankfully, estate plans are helpful tools for parties to use to designate specific assets and their distribution.Consider a few essential elements to orchestrate the proper care of your estate, such...
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...
It is an unfortunate reality that many people these days end up dying with debt. One report published by TIME Magazine found that approximately 73 percent of Americans die with some amount of debt. The average debt a person dies with is over $61,000, which...
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