If you are a personal representative or beneficiary of an estate with significant debt, you need to be mindful of the fact that creditors’ claims will need to be paid from the assets of the estates. This often comes as a surprise, as many people assume that the debts of […]

The days and weeks following the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Whether you are the personal representative or a member of the family, the first step is determining how to proceed with probate – the legal process by which the deceased’s estate will be distributed to their […]

In order for a will to be considered valid, Florida law has several requirements such as the following:  The will must be in writing It must be signed by the person making the will It must be signed by and in the presence of two witnesses If your will fails […]

When it comes to probate, most discussions assume that there is only one will under consideration. However, it is not uncommon for people to die with multiple wills or a will that has been significantly amended. In these situations, there can be considerable disagreement over which will is valid, the […]