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Most probate hearings simply function as part of the technical process of estate administration. The courts review paperwork and sign off on important transactions to help ensure compliance both with state law and the wishes of deceased individuals. Sometimes, though,...
Probate administration is fairly straightforward in most cases. It’s a legal process that allows you to transfer property out of a deceased person’s estate and to pass it on to those entitled to an inheritance. Probate is also known as estate administration in...
As the executor of an estate, you have to handle a lot of responsibilities for someone else. You need to reach out to all of their creditors and distribute their assets out to their family members. You also have an obligation to file their last tax return and...
Dying without a will puts your family in a difficult position. It now has to go through probate, which means going to court during a stressful time in your loved ones’ lives. It also means spending more money on court and legal support, and it means that there could...
One of the most important obligations an executor has to an estate is the repayment of debts. In fact, if you make mistakes with how you handle property in an estate, those owed money by the deceased can hold you responsible as the executor in some circumstances....
The executor of an estate has many responsibilities, known as their fiduciary duties. An executor must always act in accordance with the deceased's wishes, and for the benefit of the estate and its heirs. It's important to understand the role the executor plays in...
More and more seniors are winding up dying broke and/or heavily in debt. If you are an adult child of an aging parent, you might be named as the executor of your parent’s estate. When they die without resources and owing plenty, you can find yourself in a financial...
The person who provides care for your loved one as they age is in a position of authority. The more dependent your aging loved one becomes on a caregiver, the more power that other person has. Whether your family member moves in to a nursing home or they marry a much...
Florida wills need to go through the probate process before the executor can settle the estate. However, there is often a question of who is able to participate in these proceedings. This arises most often when someone is either left out of the will or feels that they...
Florida residents who care for a special needs individual know that it is not always the easiest thing to do. A variety of factors require consideration to guarantee that the individual receives the best care available to them. Special needs trusts, or SNT, are often...
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