One of the more popular questions most beneficiaries have for probate is how long the process will last. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to that question. Florida does have some laws in place to limit the time, but varying circumstances could place...
Month: July 2018
What an executor does
Some people in Florida may find themselves in the role of estate executor after a loved one has died. The role carries with it a number of responsibilities, but an executor is allowed to consult professionals including an attorney. The executor's role is to put the...
Petition asks judge to expand administrator’s powers
Florida residents may know that when a person dies, his or her estate may need to go through probate. This is the case for the estate of singer Glen Campbell, who died in August 2017. The interim administrator for his estate is asking for additional powers to complete...
Steps you must take to establish guardianship in Florida
At some point in your life, you may need to establish guardianship of a loved one, which will allow you to handle that loved one's affairs for them. Whether you need to establish guardianship of a child, or of an aging parent struggling with mental acuity, the process...