On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Feb 26, 2020 | Probate
People decide to modify their estate plans for a host of reasons, from the birth of a grandchild to a marriage coming to an end. However, the modification process is particularly difficult for some people, such as those who have a lack of familiarity with how to go...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Feb 14, 2020 | Probate
Probate is a process that allows you to transfer your assets to your beneficiaries when you get deceased. When you leave a will, the descendent recipients have to present it to court within ten days after learning of your death. The court will determine the validity...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Jan 24, 2020 | Probate
When Florida residents create an estate plan, many spend a lot of time choosing a personal representative. After all, they will play a pivotal role in ensuring you get the outcome you want after your passing. Because of that, your personal representative must be a...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Jan 17, 2020 | Probate
The top of a decade can present an opportunity to reflect on years past and look forward to years ahead. For many, that can involve securing their legacy. Whether a person is 40 or 80, it is never too early to consider a will — which means considering probate. ...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Nov 13, 2019 | Probate
A random poll of Naples residents about the importance of accumulating assets in order to pass them on to their loved ones would likely reveal that most view such action as being important. However, the actions of many suggest that actually stipulating how such assets...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Oct 21, 2019 | Probate
In a solid will, Florida residents have to choose an executor. Forbes suggests that choosing an executor can be a difficult decision because there are many ways that an executor choice can go south. It may not be as simple as choosing your oldest friend or your close...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Oct 10, 2019 | Probate
You have done what you can to provide for your loved ones in Florida and elsewhere after you pass. While admirable, the state can drag its feet in distributing the contents of your estate to your beneficiaries, which is a process called probate. Know that you can...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | Jun 12, 2019 | Probate
Singer Aretha Franklin was highly respected in Florida for her chart-topping hits and her philanthropic work. After passing away in 2018, her feuding heirs said she died intestate. According to The New York Times, however, one of her attorneys claims he warned her to...
On behalf of Dickman Law Firm | May 21, 2019 | Probate
Probate is the legal process of administering the assets of an estate once the owner passes away. There are many misconceptions regarding probate and estate administration since it is something that many people do not want to think about. After all, most people do not...
by Dickman Law Firm | Jan 23, 2019 | Probate
Some Florida residents who are planning for the future of their assets might want to avoid having their estates go through probate. One way to do this is by making heirs the co-owners of assets. However, the disadvantage here is that the co-owner also has access to...
