If you've recently lost a loved one in Florida, you're probably wondering: How long does probate take? The answer isn’t always straightforward. In fact, Florida’s formal administration process – the most common type of probate – can often take months and, although...
A common question we hear concerning probate in Florida is whether it's possible to sell the decedent's house during the probate process. Let's delve into the specifics of probate sales in Florida to understand the process better. Selling a House During Probate in...
The process of probate in Florida can be complex and time consuming. The good news is that Florida has a streamlined option that can significantly simplify the process: Summary Administration. This alternative to formal probate is perfect for situations where the...
In our practice we are often asked to review a Last Will and Testament as to the validity of the legal document. Of course, creating a legally valid will is a crucial step in securing your assets and ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death. In Florida,...
Probate is a court-supervised legal process that involves validating a decedent’s Last Will and Testament, resolving their debts, and distributing their assets to beneficiaries. At our firm, we are often asked whether probate is required in Florida. The answer to this...
One of the most common entities in Florida is the limited liability company. (“LLC”). In fact, there are over 100,000 LLCs in Florida. Many people form LLCs in Florida and do not contemplate the estate planning implications. Unfortunately a business owner’s failure to...
If you are reading this article perhaps you just made the move to sunny South Florida. Well, at least sunny most of the time. First, welcome to your new home and don't hesitate to reach out to Jason Siegel for some restaurant recommendations. Estate planning, probate,...
One of the most common and important questions we receive from our clients is how to avoid the probate in Florida. Probate is a court supervised process to transfer a Decedent's assets to their heirs at law under the Florida intestacy statute or through the Decedent's...