Category Archives: Probate Litigation
What Happens to My Assets If I Die in Another Country?
We never know when or where we may die. We may be in our 30s traveling to Europe on a work trip when we died from a heart attack. Or perhaps we are at retirement age when we book a cruise across the world, only to die at sea from natural causes. The unpredictability… Read More »
Dealing With Your First Probate Hearing
Are you in charge of a deceased loved one’s estate? If so, you may need to go through the probate process. Probate is the process of settling an estate, which involves ensuring debts are paid and assets are distributed properly. Probate is not an easy process. It involves court hearings, and they can feel… Read More »
Dealing With Homeowner’s Insurance During Probate
When a homeowner passes away, their property often enters the probate process before ownership can legally transfer to heirs. During this time, managing homeowners insurance becomes critical. Without proper coverage, the property may be vulnerable to damage, liability claims, and financial loss. You will want to make sure you retain coverage during this time…. Read More »
How to Save Time and Money During Probate
Everyone dreads the probate process. Probate can be a lengthy and expensive legal process, especially if the estate is complex or poorly organized. Court fees, attorney costs, executor expenses, and delays can quickly reduce the value of an estate. In Florida, the average time for probate is 6 to 9 months. Simplified estates take… Read More »
What Property is Exempt From Probate?
After a loved one’s death, you may be tasked with handling their estate. Unless the assets are held in a trust, you will likely have to go through probate. Probate can seem daunting, especially if your deceased loved one had a lot of assets. Fortunately, exemptions can help. Some property can transfer directly to… Read More »
What to Know About Probate Loans and Advances
Sometimes we need money and we need it now. This may be true during the probate process. Handling a loved one’s estate may be seen as an honor but it is a thankless task. There is a lot of paperwork, court dates, and legal stuff happening, and this all takes money. You are likely… Read More »
Does Personal Property Go Through Probate?
When a person dies, it is common for their assets to go through probate. But does this mean all their personal property? Every single thing they own? Typically, yes. When you think of probate, you probably think it applies only to big-ticket items, like bank accounts, real estate, and vehicles. But the truth is… Read More »
What Are the Rights of Beneficiaries?
When a person dies, they may leave a will or trust that outlines which assets will be left to which person. The recipient is called a beneficiary. A beneficiary is a person or entity legally designated to receive assets from a trust, will, retirement account, or life insurance policy. While beneficiaries are entitled to… Read More »
Handling Probate for High-Net-Worth Estates
When a person has a lot of money and assets, they typically have some sort of estate planning in place, although this is not always true considering that many celebrities have died without a will. When there is no will in place, the estate will have to go through probate. The good news is… Read More »
Gathering Assets for Probate
If you have been appointed as the executor or estate administrator, one of your first and most critical responsibilities is identifying all assets owned by the deceased. Successfully locating these assets ensures the probate process goes smoothly and nothing of value is overlooked. But where do you start? Here is how to find the… Read More »