One State. Two Probates. Which one for me?

There are two types of probate cases in Florida – summary administration and formal administration. If the estate has a value of less than $75,000, excluding the homestead, summary administration will most likely be the best approach. Summary administration allows the...

At a Glance – Probate Law

1. What is probate? Florida law requires a court proceeding called “probate” upon the death of an individual if the individual owns any assets. The probate court action is the law’s way of assembling the decedent’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and passing title to...

What is Non-Probate Property?

What is Non-Probate Property?  Jointly Owned Property If you own property with another person as joint tenants with right of survivorship, that is, not as tenants in common, the property will pass directly to the remaining joint tenant upon your death and will not be...
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