Category Archives: Probate
Overview Of Florida’s Spousal Elective Share Statute
Some of the most dramatic moments in film or TV occur when the long-suffering, surviving spouse finds out that he or she has been cut out of the will. While these scenes make for great entertainment, you would be devastated to find yourself in this type of real-life scenario. Being eliminated from your spouse’s… Read More »
Types of Estate Administration in Florida
When a person dies with real estate, bank accounts, and personal property in not held in trust, there is a legal process surviving loved ones must go through to distribute these assets to the people entitled to them by law. The details are covered in a section of the Florida Probate Code on Administration… Read More »
Common Grounds for Probate Litigation and How to Avoid Them
If you are like many people, the last thing you want to happen after your passing is disagreements about your estate among your heirs, beneficiaries, surviving loved ones. Unfortunately, infighting and legal disputes are much more common than you might expect. The animosity often leads to lengthy, time-consuming – and costly – probate litigation… Read More »
