by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws, Intestacy
Probating Lost Wills in Florida No one likes to think about dying, and it’s not easy for many of us to sit down and deal with planning for death. Still, most families have some sort of estate planning in place, even if it’s only a life insurance policy. Many people... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Probate Litigation, Undue Influence
Whe a will is brought before a Florida probate judge for admission to probate and the appointment of a Personal Representative, things seem straightforward. You would think things go smoothly from there; just follow the instructions – they are written out for... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate Laws, Probate Litigation
In Florida, laws exist creating temporary ownership of a decedent’s property in an estate. An estate is legally a separate entity, and is administered by a Court-appointed personal representative. At the exact moment of death, legal ownership instantly moves... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate Creditors
Florida Personal Representatives Have A Fiduciary Duty to Creditors of the Estate When someone dies in the state of Florida, the law allows for the creation of an “estate” to act as the owner of the decedent’s property, real and personal, as well as the... by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Florida Probate, Fraud, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
It should go without saying, but a Last Will and Testament has to be signed by the person making the will in order for the will to be effective — an unsigned will isn’t valid in Florida. In fact, Florida Statute 732.502 requires the following for a will to be valid...