Category Archives: Estate Administration
What If My Spouse Passes Away With An Outdated Will?
Losing the person closest to you, and that you shared a home and possibly even a family with, is the hardest thing you will ever have to experience. If you learn that your spouse did not update their will after you were married, or they drafted a will but did not include you, will… Read More »
The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Probate
The probate process in Florida does get a fairly bad reputation. Many people are aware of the drawbacks associated with the process. Just like anything else, though, it also has many benefits. There is a reason for the process and in many ways, it can be quite beneficial. Below, our Daytona Beach estate administration… Read More »
How Does The Lack Of Privacy In Probate Hurt Your Loved Ones?
Many people draft an estate plan with the intent of avoiding probate. Avoiding probate has many benefits, as the process can be costly and lengthy. Probate opens an estate up to objections, contests, and claims, all of which can deplete the property within an estate and delay the process. One of the biggest benefits… Read More »
Common Myths About Florida Probate
Sadly, most people have lost someone they love at some point during their lives. Afterwards, many people have even been through the process of managing their loved one’s affairs while going through the probate process. They may even advise others who must navigate the process in the future. However, no two estates are exactly… Read More »
What Are The Responsibilities Of Personal Representatives?
Personal representatives in Florida, sometimes referred to as executors in other states, are individuals who are named in a will to administer the estate of a deceased. When a person passes away without a will and they have not named a personal representative, the probate court will appoint one. Under the law, personal representatives… Read More »