Probate


Probate is the process by which assets owned by a decedent (a deceased person) pass to that person’s heirs or identified beneficiaries under the terms specified in the decedent’s will or under the statutory rules/laws of intestacy (where there is no will). A personal representative ensures that taxes and creditors are paid, if any, and that the beneficiaries or heirs of the decedent’s estate take clear legal title to their distributions. 

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Depending upon the total value of the decedent’s estate, the probate of a decedent’s estate in Florida may be accomplished through a Summary Administration, which may involve minimal attorneys’ fees and costs and a minimal timeline to a conclusion, i.e., a matter of 4-6 weeks. The Summary Administration procedure will also apply to the estate of a decedent who dies without a will if the value of the estate does not exceed the statutory threshold.

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If the value of the decedent’s estate exceeds the statutory threshold for a Summary Administration, a Formal Administration may be necessary. Stephen Willis has been assisting clients for decades through the probate process, and he will counsel you on the most cost-effective and expedient manner in which to conclude the probate estate of your family member.

 

For an initial probate consultation, call our office for an appointment.

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