Probate
Probate can be time consuming, confusing, and costly.
The loss of a loved one is an emotional pain that can be compounded with the stress and responsibility of handling the probate estate administration for your deceased loved one. We can assist you in navigating the challenges and unique aspects of probate administration.
Probate is the court proceeding through which the estate of a decedent is administered whether there is a will (testate) or no will (intestate).
The process generally includes collecting a decedent’s assets, liquidating liabilities, paying necessary taxes and distributing property to heirs. Probate can be time consuming and confusing for the person in charge of overseeing the process. To avoid making costly mistakes, it is usually best to have an experienced probate attorney assist you if you are responsible for probating an estate.
Aspects of probate administrations we can assist you with include:
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Formal and Summary probate administrations throughout the State of Florida
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Identification, marshalling and safeguarding of assets and satisfying debts
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Beneficiary representation
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Estate tax matters