Estate planning involves making many careful decisions. When writing a will, determining who receives specific assets is not the only part of the process. Choosing an executor of the estate becomes a critical task because the selected individual serves as the...
How long does it take to distribute a will?
If you have a vested interest in a deceased loved one’s estate, it is natural to wonder how long the will distribution process will take. Unfortunately, every situation is unique. Probating a will can take six to eight months for simpler estates to three years or more...
Considerations for choosing your estate administrator
In Florida, your personal representative has a great deal of responsibility and a broad range of duties, making it imperative that you carefully consider who you appoint. Kiplinger reports that the person you select for estate administrator takes over the burden of...
What to expect from the probate process
When someone dies, the person’s estate goes through probate. The court supervises this process, and it is the method used to pay the decedent’s debts and distribute the assets. It is often a sad and confusing time when a loved one dies, and understanding the probate...
How is probate different in Florida?
Whether you are drafting your estate plans or grieving the recent passing of a loved one who has left behind an estate, it helps if you understand how different Florida’s probate process is different from other jurisdictions. Probate is necessary when someone dies and...
What happens during probate?
If you have had the recent loss of a loved one, you may wonder what to expect next in regard to his or her estate. In most cases, the estate will need to go through probate. According to the Florida Courts, probate is a legal process by which the court closes an...
Should you wait to update your estate plan?
As a Florida resident with an estate plan, you are already a step ahead of the rest. But did you know that you should update your estate plan? Today we will examine the question of whether you should wait to make estate plan changes. First of all, many people are not...
Prepare your adult children for the inevitable
Having children is a blessing. It can also be a challenge, especially when they reach the age of adulthood. Why? For starters, talking to your adult children about the inevitable can be very difficult, but it is very necessary. Below, you will find some tips for...
How to avoid your will being contested
It is a common occurrence for people to contest the wills and estates of their family members or others they know throughout life. Why would someone contest a will? For starters, they believe that the people named in the will should not be getting what they are...
Avoid probate using these 4 tips
Probate is a situation that many people's estates have to go through after they die. This means that a large portion of the estate could be taxed, and beneficiaries will receive less money or assets than you intended. Today, we will look at four tips to help you avoid...
