Everyone who is married, has children, or has substantial assets should consider preparing a will. With a will, you can direct who gets your property instead of giving the state…
The probate process is very confusing for most non-lawyers. There are terms of art that are foreign to most people. The rules are often unclear. Many Indian River County residents…
It is critical that you choose the correct personal representative to handle your estate after you die. You can appoint the personal representative in your will. The personal representative identifies…
Probate refers to the administration of the property of a decedent’s estate. In turn, the property of the estate is generally all the property that doesn’t pass to beneficiaries and…
Will contests can take place on several grounds. Contests occur because someone believes he or she should have gotten more. Most wills provide for the spouse and the children. If…
Many non-Florida residents have homes and other properties in Florida. Florida attracts many people from cold climates who love to live in Florida for the warmth in the winter months.…
It may be tempting to think you can handle your estate without consulting with an experienced Florida probate lawyer. A respected probate attorney can help the testator prepare the right…
A devisee or heir has several Florida beneficiary rights under Florida estate law. These are some of the most basic estate and probate rights. These rights are set for the…
Florida-domiciled residents should not consider appointing a non-Florida personal representative of their estate. It’s generally best to appoint someone executor who lives in Florida. Being a personal representative means spending…
People making a will should select a personal representative they can trust. They should choose someone responsibly. An executor should be able to work with an attorney. The executor should…
