When a person dies and their assets need to be distributed to their heirs, that is done through the process of probate. In Florida, there are four different ways that probates are administered. Which is right depends on circumstances such as the size of the estate, the length of time the person has been deceased,
Especially in a seller’s market like we have today, successfully buying a house you love is a big win. But even when homes are hard to find because so few are on the market and those that are may be snapped up quickly, it’s still important to exercise care. A home is likely the most
Executing a power of attorney (POA) can be an important decision a person can make. But it can be confusing to understand the types of powers of attorney available under Florida state law. Read on to learn more about limited and durable powers of attorney in Florida and how a real estate/estate planning attorney can
Probate is the legal process of verifying a deceased person’s last will and testament. Probate includes locating the deceased person’s assets, determining the assets’ value, settling an estate by paying any final taxes and bills, and passing the estate on to the beneficiaries. All steps in a probate are done to ensure that the person’s
Many people are reluctant to draft their own wills. They may think they have many years before their will is needed or they procrastinate because thinking about life after your death is unpleasant. Others assume that because their family is small, a will isn’t necessary. Regardless of your age or circumstances, it is important to
Title fraud can be a problem for homeowners in Florida, especially Coral Springs. The state’s laws allow individuals to submit a deed on a property to county offices without proof that they are the valid owner. Fortunately, a property appraiser in Florida developed a program, Owner Alert, to help Coral Springs property owners prevent title
In Florida, after a person passes on, the final affairs of their estate and its division between heirs go through a probate court. The person legally in charge of estate matters is called the personal representative (PR). The personal representative can begin executing the instructions in the deceased person’s will once a Florida Probate Court
When a beloved relative or friend dies, the depth of grief you feel knows no limits. If the person who passed away is so close to you it’s as if a part of you is gone too, you may wonder how you will ever go on.
In a sense, yes  When a person passes away, they almost always have outstanding bills from the hospital, hospice, and/or funeral home. These bills can be costly. Experts estimate that funerals can cost up to $12,000, while hospital expenses in the last days of life can run tens of thousands more (thankfully, this is often
If you drafted your will a long time ago, you may be thinking it’s time to take it out for review. You’re right. Reviewing a will every few years is a smart idea and one I regularly recommend to my clients.
