Florida residents may wish to have a trust. They have many different uses. There are also many types of trusts that cover varying purposes. Today we will look at some of the types of trusts that are common. First, most trusts fall into two categories: revocable and...
Month: February 2020
What individuals have to be a part of the probate process?
Probate is an often misunderstood process. Many people fear it because of the many misconceptions about it. However, probate is a good thing that ensures when you die that things happen according to your wishes. There are many people involved in the process to ensure...
When is the ancillary probate needed?
You may have heard of the term ancillary probate. According to LegalZoom, ancillary probate occurs when your loved one dies in one state and they own real estate in another state, for example, Florida. This only applies to real estate. It does not apply to personal...
Use of summary administration in probate
Summary administration is governed by Chapter 735 of the Florida statutes, and it is entitled to small estates. This may be a misnomer because it is not just small estates that can qualify for summary administration. According to theBalance, other large estates...