by Larry Tolchinsky | Challenging Florida Will, Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Probate Litigation
In Florida, probate estates are created when someone passes away. At that time, and after a petition is filed, a “Personal Representative” is appointed by the Florida probate judge to oversee distribution of the property held by the estate to the heirs and... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws
In Florida there are well-established probate laws that place a high burden upon the person who undertakes the job of administering the estate of someone who has passed away. The estate administrator, or “personal representative” (which you may recognize as the... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Florida Probate Laws, Personal Representative Fees
When someone passes away in Florida, laws come immediately into play, creating an “estate” which then owns all that person’s property until it can be safely distributed to the heirs and beneficiaries. A Florida Probate Judge will approve an individual (or sometimes a... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Probate, Probate Litigation
In Florida, things can — and often do — get interesting in probate matters. Unlike other states where matters can be more routine, Florida is known to deliver on the drama. That is because we have tourists, snowbirds, retirees, long-term vacationers, as... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate
When a loved one passes away, it is a very emotional time for family and friends. Grief and sadness are fresh. It’s a horrible time. If the death was unexpected, there is also the shock and angst that comes with an untimely passing. These are difficult days and weeks... 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...