Probate Administration in the Orlando, Florida Area
- June 1, 2022
- By: ontarget
- Estate Planning, Probate
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Your loved one has died. What do you do next? Do they have a will, or do they not have a will? If they have a will, then they died Testate. If they do not have a will, then they died Intestate. First and foremost, are there ...
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What Is an Ancillary Estate in the Orlando, Florida Area?
- May 27, 2022
- By: ontarget
- Estate Planning, Probate
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An ancillary estate in the Orlando, Florida area is an estate wherein a nonresident of the State of Florida dies, leaving assets in the state, credits due from residents in the state, or liens on property in the State of Florida.
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Who is Eligible to Be a Personal Representative of an Estate in the Orlando, Florida Area?
- February 23, 2022
- By: ontarget
- Probate
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Florida Statute 733.302 provides general guidelines on who may be appointed as a personal representative. This statute says that, subject to the limitations in this part, any person who is s...
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Did You Know You Can Now Use the Collaborative Process in Probate Disputes?
- November 19, 2021
- By: ontarget
- Estate Planning, Probate
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In Florida, the Collaborative Process became law in 2017. Participants have been using the process since then in the Marital and Family Law area to resolve cases in a more amicable, less stressful, less contentious, and more economical way. The process is now availabl...
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Updates to Florida Probate Rules
- November 12, 2021
- By: ontarget
- Probate
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The Florida Supreme Court adopted the Florida Bar's Probate Rules Committee recommended changes to Florida Bar's Probate Rules. What does this mean? It means there are now new laws regarding the Probate Administration of an Estate.
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How Does Florida House Bill 1041 Help Protect the Elderly, Specifically Vulnerable Adults?
- October 21, 2021
- By: ontarget
- Probate
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House Bill 1041 made the penalties harsher and more severe for individuals convicted of the following offenses on an elderly or disabled person: Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, or Aggravated Manslaughter. An individual who is found guilty of those offenses shall be seen...
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How Can You Prove Undue Influence in an Orlando, Florida Will Contest?
- October 19, 2021
- By: ontarget
- Probate
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Under Florida law, a Will is void if the execution is procured by undue influence. This is outlined in Florida Statute 732.5165 Florida Statute (2021). The burden of undue influence lies with the party seeking to invalidate the Will according to Florida Statute 733.10...
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Issues of Bereavement After a Spouse, Partner or Loved One’s Death in the Orlando, Florida Area
- October 5, 2021
- By: ontarget
- Probate
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There was an interesting article in the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday, October 2, 2021 by Marni Jameson titled "Tips to help bereaved partners move on at home." This is an issue that probate administration attorneys may face while dealing with a client who must now pro...
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Considerations on Being a Personal Representative in an Orlando, Florida Probate Estate Administration
- May 20, 2021
- By: ontarget
- Probate
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When you consider becoming a personal representative<...
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