Probate And Estate Administration

The death of your loved one can be a difficult time for your family. In addition to your grief and emotional duress, you may also find yourself facing the task of settling the estate of the deceased. You know this means handling property and finalizing affairs, but it...

After the death of a loved one, relatives and other interested parties are left with the task of settling his or her estate. This includes paying off remaining debts, distributing assets according to the terms of the will and more. A major component of closing a loved...

In order to settle an estate, heirs may first have to navigate a court-supervised process of validating the will and paying off debts. This is the probate process, and these are only a few of the required steps that must be complete before it is possible to distribute...

After a loved one dies, you may have many questions, not the least of which may be, “What happens now?” While you may be wondering about the course your life will take without your loved one, this question may apply more immediately to probate, the legal process that...

Most people are unfamiliar with the potential challenges that can arise when trying to settle a loved one’s estate. Florida families navigating the legal and financial matters that must be addressed after the death of a family member may want to familiarize themselves...

When television personality and host Larry King passed away recently, it was discovered he had two wills. Although Mr. King and his wife were in the process of divorcing at the time of his passing, Mrs. King maintains she should have a share of his estate as outlined...

After a loved one passes away, those left behind are typically tasked with the responsibility of making sure his or her estate is properly handled. Depending on the estate, this may include distributing assets according to the terms of the will, locating assets and...