When writing out your will, you may think of many options for items and assets you want to hand down to your children or other people in your life after you die. Part of estate planning is knowing what to...
The probate process in Florida is often complex and can last for months if not longer. However, summary administration is a form of probate that is of considerably shorter duration. Does the estate of your deceased loved one qualify for...
When picking an executor for your estate plan, you will likely look toward the people in your life that you feel closest to. For many, this will include family members either from your immediate or your extended family. But are...
Selecting somebody to administer your estate after your death is a crucial part of making your estate plans. You should feel sure that your choice can handle all of the tasks required of the position. Since the job of being...
After creating your estate plan, you may think that is the end of your journey. In reality, however, estate plan creation is just the first step. In the years that follow, you must keep your plan up to date so...
No one wants to spend time thinking about how to handle matters of their own death. However, it is crucial to consider these often high price things, or else the burden of figuring them out will fall to your loved...
Section 734.101 of Florida’s Probate Code allows an out-of-state resident to serve as a Florida testator’s personal representative. After executing a will, testators may send copies to their personal representatives. The Florida Legislature website notes that individuals in another state may travel...
As you continue your estate planning and write your will, you may begin to think seriously about who you can depend on to carry out your final wishes. Picking a personal representative is a serious task, and learning more about...
If someone dies and has a will, the distribution of the decedent’s assets occurs through probate. However, if someone dies without a will, known as intestate, there may be more questions as to how distribution occurs. Florida has a specific...
A last will and testament, commonly referred to as a will, is a legal document that outlines the distribution of your property and assets in the event that you die. This document dictates who inherits your investments, cash, homes, valuables,...
