How Do You Deal with Probate and the Estate Process in Florida?

We all know how heart-breaking it is to see our loved ones pass away.  It is even more heartbreaking to administer the assets and properties your loved ones left behind.  This is why it is so important to choose the right Florida Probate Lawyer to help you with the process of probating and administering the deceased person’s last will and testament.We all know how heart-breaking it is to see our loved ones pass away.  It is even more heartbreaking to administer the assets and properties your loved ones left behind.  This is why it is so important to choose the right Florida Probate Lawyer to help you with the process of probating and administering the deceased person’s last will and testament.

What are Probate Assets?

Probate assets are the list of assets that are solely owned by the deceased.  Probate is important in passing ownership of a decedent’s probate assets to his or her beneficiaries or heirs.

An Estate may be administered with or without a will or codicil.  If there is no valid will or codicil left, an intestate probate administration is necessary to transfer ownership of the deceased’s probate assets to those valid beneficiaries under the Florida Law.

We must also keep in mind that a formal probate administration requires the appointment of a personal representative or executor.  She/he will administer the decedent’s estate; handle the disposal and distribution of assets; and make sure debts are properly handled.

Probate Lawyer in Florida

A probate lawyer in Florida is crucial since the formal or summary administration of an estate is comprised of so many technical rules; this can be very exasperating for non-lawyers.  Additionally, Florida’s system is rather intricate, so having an attorney guide you through the process is ideal.  Certain counties also require standardized smart forms be used as pleadings. These documents are not always easy for non-attorneys to understand because of the lack of familiarity with the terms and legalese used.

Call Us for Assistance

Whether simple or something more complicated, we are here to guide you. Set up an appointment now, and we’ll help you start the process.

Our firm represents clients in the administration and litigation of estates, guardianships, trusts and family matters including divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, and other matters.

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