by Larry Tolchinsky | Buying and Selling Probate Property, Florida Personal Representative
Last Update: 8/9/20 In Florida, the Personal Representative of an estate has great power (as well as great responsibility) as he or she oversees the distribution and compromise of an estate’s assets and liabilities. Beneficiaries, heirs, and creditors all rely... 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, 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...