In addition to the overwhelming feeling of loss after the death of a loved one, the financial burden can add extra stress to the grieving family. The National Funeral Directors Association found that the median cost of an adult funeral in 2021 was nearly $8,000. To...
Month: February 2023
What happens when siblings disagree about the family home?
When a parent leaves an asset that is not physically divisible to multiple heirs, such as the family home, disputes can arise when the heirs do not all agree on what to do with the asset. The Florida Probate Code governs the options that heirs have. What happens if...
Abuse of or failure in the personal representative position
Nearly all jurisdictions have a probate system in which someone is responsible for administering an estate. In Florida, this position is the personal representative. Personal representatives can be natural people, corporations and trusts. Being a personal...
