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Florida Formal Administration Probate Process
Florida Formal Administration Probate Process: A Complete Guide Florida Formal Administration Probate Explained By Aaron Bedy The Florida formal administration probatd process is the court-supervised legal procedure used to settle estates after death. In most [...]
Common Pitfalls to Avoid During the Mortgage Process
When it comes to securing a mortgage in Florida, navigating the intricacies of the process is crucial. Making missteps along the way can lead to costly legal complications, financial penalty and delays. As a [...]
When Naming a Trustee for Your Estate, Ask Yourself These
Four Questions Naming a trustee for your estate is certainly a crucial decision to make. The trustee holds immense power and responsibility in managing and distributing your assets according to your wishes. They play [...]
Unexpected Loss, Estates, Wills and Probate
Sudden loss: Dealing with Estates, Wills and Probate Losing someone you cherish is never easy, and it can be made all that much more difficult if it was by an accident that they didn’t [...]
Who Gets Paid First When There is Not Enough Money to Pay All the Creditors in a Probate Estate?
Who Gets Paid First When There is Not Enough Money to Pay All the Creditors in a Probate Estate? The rules of probate are complex, and the process can be stressful for a [...]
Using Real Estate Deeds in Estate Planning
Using Real Estate Deeds in Estate Planning “Pocket Deeds” vs “Lady Bird Deeds” in planning for the future. A Pocket Deed is an executed deed that is not recorded until the occurrence of [...]
Obtaining an Employer Identification Number or Tax ID Number for an Estate
Obtaining an Employer Identification Number or Tax ID Number for an Estate Once a Personal Representative has been appointed to administer an estate, the estate will require an EIN / TIN (employment identification [...]
Dealing with Florida Homestead Property in the Probate Process
Dealing with Florida Homestead Property in the Probate Process How does a Personal Representative distribute a protected homestead to a decedent’s heirs? Following a death, it is the responsibility of a personal representative [...]
Curator vs. Personal Representative
Curator vs. Personal Representative When is a curator necessary? Wait, what is a curator? If the person appointed to be the personal representative of the estate is challenged due to a prior offense [...]