Category Archives: probate
If You Have Unpaid Bills During Probate, What Happens To Them?
Sometimes, a person dies with unpaid bills. And, when their estate goes through probate, these unpaid bills must be dealt with. Going over what happens to unpaid bills during probate, and speaking with a Florida probate lawyer at the Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group, will allow you to obtain the best possible outcome when… Read More »
What Are The 3 Types Of Probate Administration In Florida?
Within the state of Florida, there are three types of probate administration. By being aware of what these three types of probate administration are, you can understand the value of each one. What Is Probate Administration? Right before we dive into what, exactly, the three types of probate administration in Florida happen to be,… Read More »
What Can A Probate Lawyer Do For You?
A probate lawyer offers a variety of very useful services. Each one of these services is indispensable, especially if you have assets that you wish to pass on. By being aware of what a probate lawyer can do for you, you can determine whether or not hiring a Florida probate lawyer is the right… Read More »
What Are The Advantages & Disadvantages Of Probate?
Going through the probate process offers a variety of advantages and disadvantages. By being aware of these advantages and disadvantages, you can determine if working with a probate attorney and through probate is the right choice for you. What Is Probate? The definition of “probate” is as follows: a judicial procedure in which a… Read More »
What Is The Probate Process?
Sometimes, going through the probate process is necessary. By being aware of what this process consists of and working with a probate attorney it’s easier to go through the process and obtain the best possible legal outcome. What Is The Probate Process? The probate process is a court process that consists of the following… Read More »
Is The Florida Probate Process Expensive?
Estate planning is a critical action that everyone should do and age is not a limiting factor to this. Meaning many people believe that estate planning is only for the elderly or other mature adults, who have amassed some amount of wealth over their lifetime. But, this is not always the case. At any… Read More »
3 Reasons That Probate Litigation Happens To An Estate
When a person’s estate is administered to their heirs after their death, this process is known as probate. Essentially, a deceased person’s wealth and assets will be transferred to the people named in a will or to other qualified living people. In the absence of an established will in Florida, an estate will be… Read More »
Preparing For A Florida Probate Action? Don’t Forget These Tasks.
Melissa recently lost her elderly mom, Janet. She has been so consumed with grief that she is finding it difficult to discuss the tasks she knows need to be accomplished. Her mom did not leave a will and she has no idea where to find copies of bills, bank statements, etc. She has not… Read More »
Closing the Insolvent Estate in Florida
When people think of a person’s estate, they usually reference the home, personal property, furniture, vehicles, jewelry and other assets. The estate might also possess stocks and bonds, intellectual property, and other funds. But what happens when a decedent passes away owing more than they possess? What if a decedent has nothing to pass… Read More »
Probate & Partition Actions
When an estate consists of only cash, dividing it between beneficiaries is easy. Unfortunately, most people have other assets which cannot be so neatly divided. In particular, cars and real estate cannot be cut in half; instead, they usually need to be sold. Florida probate law provides for something called a partition action. This… Read More »