the administration of estates, and the disposition of probate property. Florida statutes also contain detailed provisions known as "intestate rules," which apply if a decedent dies without leaving a valid will and had property in his or her sole name at the time of death. ...
So far in our Summer series on undue influence cases in Florida probate courts, we have discussed at length: how to identify when a family member or loved one may have been unduly influenced in executing their will; just how much influence is necessary to constitute... ...
Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration Trust Administration, Registration, Jurisdiction of Courts, Duties and Liabilities of Trustees, Powers of Trustees Charitable Trusts, Rules of Construction Florida Wills A will is a legal document setting out who will be beneficiaries of your estate,...
Validity of the will.A will may be admitted to probate without further proof if it is self-proved and executed in accordance with Florida law. A will that is not self-proved may be admitted to probate upon the oath of any attesting witness to it. If the will cannot be proved by either...
Twists in Intestate Succession Under Florida Law by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws, IntestacyIf a resident of Florida dies in our State without leaving a valid Last Will and Testament, then Florida’s probate law will decide how the decedent’s property is to be distri...
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hire the lawyer you need. You do not want to hire a lawyer that specializes in criminal law to do your estate planning. Choosing a lawyer that specializes in whatever area of law you need, will guarantee you get someone who has a lot of experience in that area and can do a good job...
Fido, fluffy and probate. (Trusts).(A new law in Florida turns a pet into a legal heir.)(Brief Article)Dunnigan, Pat
In Florida, the law may exempt a primary residence from creditors. This is called homestead property.Under Florida law, a homestead property owned by a deceased person can pass to their surviving spouse or children without going through probate. Understanding how homestead laws apply to the estate...
Probate process without a will Here are the primary steps in the probate process if the person did not have a will. The court must hold an administrative proceeding to determine how to divide the estate. The court will name an administrator for the estate, also called a representative, who ...