Florida Probate Lawyer

 

Losing a loved one is hard for anyone. Often times, clients are in a very emotional panic, and navigating the Florida probate system is the last thing they want to do. 

 

Many questions arise throughout the probate process in Florida, and the length and time depend on the size of the deceased's estate. It is best to hire a Florida Probate Lawyer to assist with administering the Florida estate and commencing a probate action in the Florida courts. 

 

Many people often ask why is probate necessary? Probate is not alway necessary and often times may be avoided with proper estate planning techniques. However, Probate is necessary to remove the deceased's name from any legal titles such as homes, cars and other property, especially in the event the property is to be sold. Probate also puts any/ and all creditor's on notice of the decedents death, thereby preventing them from pursuing collection actions outside of the Florida Probate action. 

 

It is important to keep in mind that property must be probated in the state it is located, regardless of where the decedent died. This issue comes up specifically with Florida Timeshares and Vacation Homes. Tourists purchase property in Florida, and their families are left with a property that must go through the Florida Probate process. Our office specializes in assisting out-of-state clients.