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Dealing with the death of a loved one is not easy, especially when you are responsible for handling the deceased’s affairs. If someone dies with assets titled solely in his or her name, these assets…

Unfortunately, unexpected events may affect one’s health and result in hefty medical expenses. If a married individual is a victim of an accident or severe illness, a main concern for the surviving spouse is whether…

Handling a decedent’s bank account is hard when there are neither joint account holders nor designated beneficiaries. Is it illegal to withdraw money from a deceased person’s account in Florida? Read on to find out.  …

Transferring the title of a deceased person’s vehicle is one of the basic steps required upon the death of a loved one. Depending on how the property was titled at the time of death and…

If someone dies owning a car in his or her sole name and without designated beneficiaries, the vehicle will likely go through probate. Depending on the case, probate administration can be a lengthy process.  Is…

Most Florida residents have some type of checking or savings account at a bank. What happens if someone dies owning a bank account in Florida and there is no joint owner on the account? Read…

Determining the outcome of unpaid debt upon death depends on the size of the decedent’s estate, the number of assets subject to probate, and the total amount owed. What debts are forgiven at death in…

Under Florida law, probate is the legal process required when a resident or someone who owned assets within state jurisdiction dies with assets titled solely in his or her name. What is the main reason…

When a Florida resident dies owning a real estate property in his sole name, the property is generally inherited through the decedent’s will.   What happens if there is no will? Are there alternatives to transferring…

When circumstances change, your estate plan must change as well. Failing to update your estate planning documents may result in unexpected outcomes in the event of death or incapacitation. Does a new will cancel an…

It is not hard to find probate cases involving multiple divorces, children born out of wedlock, and consecutive marriages. How are stepchildren treated by Florida probate law? Are they automatically entitled to inheritance? Read on…

In life, the circumstances always change. Estate planning documents often require modifications and amendments to reflect new decisions. Is it possible to change a Florida last will without the executor knowing? Read on to find…