When someone passes away with an estate plan in place, that plan must be executed. Most people’s estate plans pass through probate, which is the legal process of validating an estate plan and then executing it in accordance with that person’s wishes. Probate can end…
After the death of a loved one, it’s important to know what to do with the things they’ve left behind. This typically involves starting the estate administration process so the decedent’s assets can get to their designated beneficiaries or heirs, and any creditors can collect…
Unfortunately, many people do not tell their loved ones where to find their original Will or other testamentary documents (NOT COPIES!). This can be a big problem! The original Will is very important in Florida. Without the original will it may be very difficult or…
In the State of Florida, a surviving spouse often has many more rights in the estate of her deceased spouse’s estate than she thinks. Of course, if a surviving spouse is provided for by the deceased spouse’s estate that beneficial interest will not be reduced.…