Probate Services Offered

When a person dies in Florida, their assets such as real estate and bank accounts often need to go through Probate. In a probate proceeding, all assets and liabilities of a deceased person are gathered and the beneficiaries and creditors are being paid from those assets (the Estate).

Whether a decedent had a will or not does not change the fact that the Estate has to go through Probate. There are ways to avoid Probate proceedings (which can be expensive), e.g. by creating a living trust and putting all assets in such trust. Contact us for more information.

If a person dies leaving a will, such person is said to have died testate. If that person died without will, such person is said to have died intestate.

When a person dies testate, a Personal Representative is often nominated in the will and most, if not all, assets are being distributed as described in the will.

When a person dies intestate, the heirs at law will inherit the assets. The succession of heirs is regulated in the Florida Statutes.

When a person dies who lived outside Florida but who owned Real Estate in Florida, such Real Estate has to go through Probate. This is done in an Ancillary Administration.

There are two forms of Probate Administration:

• Formal Administration

• Summary Administration

We can help you decide which form of administration is appropriate in your situation. Just contact us and setup an appointment.

Comprehensive Probate Guidance

We help you through the complexities of probate with personalized support.

Efficient Estate Administration

Streamlining the estate administration process to ensure timely resolutions for your family.

Trustworthy Legal Support

Providing reliable legal support for all probate matters and estate management.