Probate

Drafting a will is one of the most important decisions you can make to protect your family. However, many people…

Some common probate mistakes in Florida include: These mistakes can delay probate, increase costs, and create family conflicts. How a…

Probate in Florida has strict deadlines. Creditors typically have three months to file claims after notice, and the personal representative must file…

Starting probate in Florida begins by filing a petition for administration in the county probate court where the decedent lived. This petition…

If a will is lost or destroyed, Florida law allows the estate to be probated if there is clear and…

Yes, handwritten wills, or holographic wills, can be valid in Florida if they are signed and witnessed according to state law….

Ancillary probate occurs when the deceased owned property in Florida but was a resident of another state. The probate process in…

If you live outside Florida but are named as a personal representative, probate is still possible with the assistance of…

In Florida, creditors generally have three months from the date the notice of administration is published to file claims against the estate….

Yes. During probate, the personal representative can sell real estate, but Florida law requires proper court procedures. This includes notifying…