Larry Tolchinsky | March 10, 2015
One of the biggest questions involved in probating someone’s estate after their passing is how much will the probate process before a Florida Probate Court itself cost? There are variables here depending upon each case, of course. Different kinds of property may involve unique expenses. Having investments in other states or foreign countries can warrant […]
Larry Tolchinsky | July 8, 2014
When a loved one dies in Florida, the law immediately creates an “estate” to hold that person’s real estate and personal property until the assets can be legally determined, which are then transferred to the person who inherits it. An executor (in Florida, the person appointed by the Probate Court is known as personal representative […]
Larry Tolchinsky | December 5, 2013
What happens to property, real and personal, in Florida after someone dies in the State of Florida is well-settled: Florida statutes and Florida case law work together to insure that there is a smooth transition in ownership of everything from raw minerals and undeveloped land to jewelry, works of art, and personal belongings like clothing […]
Larry Tolchinsky | October 21, 2010
The PR’s attorney’s compensation is usually determined in one of three ways: (1) as agreed among the attorney, the PR and the persons who bear the impact of the fee (i.e. the beneficiaries), (2) as determined by the judge, or (3) as may be presumed to be reasonable under FL law. FL Statute 733.6171 provides […]