by Larry Tolchinsky | Buying and Selling Probate Property, Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate Laws
When someone passes away in Florida, laws immediately come into play to protect the decedent’s property. An “estate” is formed under Florida law as the official owner of the decedent’s real estate and personal property until those assets are sold or distributed... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws
When a husband or wife passes away in Florida, they have specific legal rights that are different from other loved ones who are grieving over the passing of the decedent. As the widow or widower, they are considered under Florida probate law to be the “surviving... by Larry Tolchinsky | Buying and Selling Probate Property, Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate Laws
Bond Requirements For A Personal Representative According to Florida’s probate law, when a loved one passes away, a probate “estate” is created as the interim legal owner of the decedent’s assets and debts until the estate can be administrated in... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate Creditors, Florida Probate Laws, Probate Litigation
When a parent passes away, it’s a major life event for the children of the deceased person, no matter their age. The grief they experience can be overwhelming. So much so that it can take time for a child’s life to return to normal. Unfortunately, the... 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 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...