by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Florida Probate Creditors
When someone passes away, particularly when it is a sudden or an unexpected death, it can be a shocking and chaotic time for their family and friends. Fortunately, Florida Probate Law affords protection for the decedent’s interests immediately upon their... 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 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... by Larry Tolchinsky | Buying and Selling Probate Property, Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Probate Litigation
Here in Florida, the job of overseeing the distribution of someone’s property to their heirs after they have passed away is undertaken by a person appointed by the Probate Court to be the “Personal Representative” of the decedent’s estate (which many may recognize as... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative, Florida Probate, Personal Representative Fees
In Florida, when a person passes away owning property within the state, that person leaves behind a “probate estate.” Florida law requires that someone be appointed the estate’s “personal representative” (in other states sometimes referred to as an executor,...