When it comes to managing one’s assets and ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth after one’s passing, the choice between creating an estate plan and being subject to probate becomes crucial. This blog aims to shed light on the key differences between these two options and it explores which one […]
We’ve all seen the movies. The wealthy patriarch dies, and the grieving family comes together for the reading of the will. Only to learn that they have each been left out of the will and the entire estate has been left to the housekeeper! Dramatic? Yes. Unrealistic. No. There is […]
Death can bring a wide range of emotions along with it. Having to go through the legal process without probate lawyers can become a complicated process. For those overwhelmed by the prospect of navigating this complicated process, understanding what exactly a probate entails and why it’s necessary can make all […]
In Florida, probate is the legal process that happens after someone dies with assets. It includes gathering the deceased person’s assets, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing what is left to the beneficiaries named in the will. If there is no will, Florida law determines who receives the assets. […]
Contact a Melbourne Probate Attorney to Get the Help You Need Probate refers to a court-supervised process used to determine who will inherit from a deceased person’s estate. Once an individual dies (the decedent) with a Will (also known as dying testate), the decedent’s Will needs to be admitted to […]