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Probate is the process of determining whether or not a deceased person’s Will is valid and legal, or of arranging for the distribution of the estate if there is no will. It is also known as administration. The probate court will appoint a personal representative who will be in charge of administering the estate and distributing assets to the intended beneficiaries once the decedent has died.
As a probate lawyer, Florida, TGS Law PLLC can assist you regardless of whether or not you are appointed as a personal representative or if you are a beneficiary and wish to protect your rights to ensure you get your fair share of the decedent’s estate.
Probate Administration attorneys at TGS Law PLLC have years of expertise and compassion in managing cases all around the state of Florida, and they are committed to providing the best possible service to their clients. If you find yourself in the position of having to administer the estate of someone else, don’t take on the duty alone. We are on your side and can handle the probate procedure so that you and your family may concentrate on the vital problems that arise following the loss of a spouse, parent, or other loved one. We are here to help you and your family through this difficult time.
FLORIDA PROBATE PROCESS
Probate can be a long and complicated legal process, but it doesn’t have to be if you know what to expect. If you have a good idea of what to expect, it doesn’t have to be difficult. There is no way to enjoy dealing with a dead loved one’s postmortem affairs. But by knowing the general flow of the probate process, you can help make it easier.
A Florida probate can include:
● Identifying and preparing an inventory of the deceased person’s property.
● Determining the value of the deceased person’s property.
● Paying all debts and any taxes due.
● Distributing the remaining property as the will or the law directs.
● Attorney and court fees which are typically paid from estate assets.
PROBATE LITIGATION
Probate litigation simply refers to the legal proceedings associated with contesting a will, disputing a trust, seeking redress for a breach of fiduciary duty, quieting title to a property, securing property that was wrongfully taken, addressing incapacity or undue influence issues, or tackling a tortious interference with expected inheritance claim. Most matters handled by probate courts, such as admitting wills and assigning executors, are standard and uncontested.