Florida's new probate law, CS/HB 1337 took effect on July 1, 2026. It raises the financial limits for certain estate procedures, allowing more families to qualify for simplified probate and making it easier to handle. What Changes Un...
Elective Share or Intestate Share? Why Florida Surviving Spouses Must Choose Carefully When a spouse passes away in Florida, the surviving spouse is not left without recourse — even if the will says otherwise. Under Florida Statute §732.401(2), a surviving spouse has the right to claim a share o...
Why Would Someone Need a Probate Lawyer in Florida? Probate is notoriously challenging, and many people go to great lengths to avoid the process altogether. However, most estates in Florida are required to pass through probate. This means that loved ones are expected to navigate this complex l...
How Does Intestate Probate Work in Florida? Whether you have recently lost a loved one or you are gathering information about probate as you prepare your estate plan, understanding how intestate probate works in Florida can help you make informed decisions. What is Probate? The best plac...
DUTIES AND POWERS OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE The personal representative has several duties and powers during the probate process, including gathering assets and inventorying them, paying taxes and debts owed by the deceased and the estate, distributing assets to beneficiaries, filing tax retu...
UNDERSTANDING INTESTATE SUCCESSION IN FLORIDA: WHO GETS WHAT? If someone dies without a will in Florida, their property may need to go through a legal process known as intestate succession. Intestate succession is governed by Florida inheritance laws, which determine who will inherit a deceased ...
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