Life insurance policies are agreements made between a person and an insurance company. When the insurance policy owner dies, the persons designated as beneficiaries of the policy receive a death benefit from the company. Is…
The last will is the key element of any estate planning strategy, as the document lays out the foundation for a solid estate plan. It is impossible to prepare an estate plan in Florida without…
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is certainly an emotionally distressing situation. However, things can be even harder if the person died without having a last will. A will is the key element…
Undoubtedly, the passing of a loved one results in emotional distress. When someone dies owning property, part of this process involves distributing the assets held in the decedent’s estate to their rightful heirs and beneficiaries….
Currently, more than one in five state residents is an immigrant, whereas one in eight residents were born in the United States to an immigrant parent. Thus, it is not uncanny to find probate cases…
In Florida, as long as the probate process has not been concluded, one of the parties involved may still have time to contest the decedent’s last will. However, contesting a will is not as simple…
One of the most important factors involved in the Florida probate process is the appointment of a personal representative. As the term suggests, a personal representative is granted authority by a probate court to act…
When someone dies in Florida, the value of the decedent’s estate and date of death will determine whether the estate will undergo summary administration or formal administration. Generally, most estates qualify for formal administration, a…
Undoubtedly, having a proper last will in place upon death is a fundamental piece to probate. During probate, a court will verify the document’s validity and proceed with a supervised proceeding to ensure the wishes…
The Florida Probate Code includes provisions exclusively set forth to govern cases involving intestacy – situations wherein someone died without a will. According to state law, “any part of the estate of a decedent not…
While probate naturally tends to be a complex process, things can get even more complicated when there is a dispute involved in the proceedings – such as someone contesting the decedent’s last will. However, although…
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