by Larry Tolchinsky | Fraud, Probate Litigation, Undue Influence
More often than not, the probate process is simple and straightforward. Where the decedent executed a Will, his property is disposed of in accordance with it. Where there is no Will, his property passes to his spouse and/ or children. Sometimes, however, there are... by Larry Tolchinsky | Buying and Selling Probate Property
The term “probate property” refers to property that someone inherits upon another’s death. As soon as the administration of an estate is commenced and a Personal Representative is appointed, probate real estate information becomes available at the county courthouse –... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate Creditors
The Personal Representative’s first order of business upon being appointed to administer a deceased person’s estate is to ensure that the decedent’s mail, etc. is being forwarded to him/her. The biggest reason for this is so that the PR is kept abreast of the... by Larry Tolchinsky | Probate Costs
The costs of probating an estate vary according to jurisdiction, length/ depth of the process, whether the Personal Representative is required to post a bond and which attorney the PR chooses to represent him. If the administration is relatively straightforward, an... by Larry Tolchinsky | Personal Representative Attorney Fees
The PR’s attorney’s compensation is usually determined in one of three ways: (1) as agreed among the attorney, the PR and the persons who bear the impact of the fee (i.e. the beneficiaries), (2) as determined by the judge, or (3) as may be presumed to be reasonable...