Tag Archives: Intestate Estate

What You can do about a Will depends on where You are Standing.

There is a story in the news about a woman in Rhode Island who was trying to overturn her aunts’ will, here: Records Show Woman Gave Legion Of Christ $60 Million Over 20 Years Essentially, the niece alleges that a … Continue reading

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Probate Costs in Florida

Probably the most frequently asked question I get is “what will it cost to probate an estate” in Florida? The answer depends on what is involved. There’s basically two areas that affect how much probate costs; the actual costs and … Continue reading

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What if I can’t find a will?

Sometimes, for whatever reason, after someone dies the family can’t find a will.  In some cases there may be a copy of a prior will; in some cases it may simply be a belief that the person had a will … Continue reading

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What if my Husband left the house to his children?

One issue that comes up occasionally is where a spouse, usually a husband, owns a house by themselves and their will tries to leave the house to someone other than their spouse.  Under most circumstances, you can’t do that in … Continue reading

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An overview of how probate works in Florida

I spend a fair amount of time meeting with potential clients explaining how the probate process works in Florida. And I realized, I don’t actually have a post on the Florida probate process. So, here it is; a very short … Continue reading

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Why you need a will

I have seen various statistics on the number of Americans who die intestate, or without a will.  The numbers range from just over 50% to just about two thirds. No matter which number is right, that is simply too high. … Continue reading

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