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What is probate? Probate is the process by which a will is submitted to the court and its validity is established. The court accepts the will as a valid document if it meets all the proper requirements set forth in the Florida Statutes. The court then supervises the process of identifying all the assets of the decedent, paying off any debts, and distributing the assets to the beneficiaries. Summary Administration vs. Formal Administration Summary Administration in Florida is

Q. What is a will? A will is a handy legal tool used to provide gifts of your estate to your loved ones or to entities, charitable or otherwise, in a controlled fashion. They can be modified or revoked at any time during one’s life, and can be set up in such a way as to prevent complicated situations in cases of the unexpected passing of a devisee. If you ever change your mind about your will in part or in whole, be sure to give your attorney a call! Florida has specific

This is something that I hear constantly from clients who have relatives that didn’t have their affairs in order. Let’s take a prime example for which I get regular inquiries: a daughter, son, or some family member calls and wants to know what can be done for a relative who has severe dementia and is incapacitated… am I able to draft a power of attorney in order to take over the relative’s affairs? The answer, unfortunately, is a resounding “no.” Once the person is incapacita

Florida’s state laws are very specific regarding the relationship between a landlord and tenant, the obligations of each, and what they may or may not do and when they may/may not do them insofar as various legal actions. The legal process starts with the landlord and the agreement, and ends when the lease is terminated or fulfilled. Florida law provides very specific guidelines for landlords and tenants in regards to the rental/lease agreement. This consists of basics suc