Probate Services Offered

When a person dies in Florida, their assets such as real estate and bank accounts often need to go through Probate. In a probate proceeding, all assets and liabilities of a deceased person are gathered and the beneficiaries and creditors are being paid from those assets (the Estate).

Whether a decedent had a will or not does not change the fact that the Estate has to go through Probate.

If a person dies leaving a will, such person is said to have died testate. If that person died without will, such person is said to have died intestate.

When a person dies testate, a Personal Representative is often nominated in the will and most, if not all, assets are being distributed as described in the will.

When a person dies intestate, the heirs at law will inherit the assets. The succession of heirs is regulated in the Florida Statutes.

When a person dies who lived outside Florida but who owned Real Estate in Florida, such Real Estate has to go through Probate in Florida. This is done in an Ancillary Administration.

There are several forms of Probate Administration depending on your situation:

Our Exclusive Practice Areas	How We Help
Formal Administration	Complete legal oversight for estates exceeding $75,000 or complex asset structures.
Summary Administration	Expedited probate for smaller estates under $75,000 or decedents passed over 2 years.
Ancillary Probate	Dedicated proceedings for out-of-state residents who owned real estate or property in Florida.
Homestead & Asset Transfer	Legal determination of Florida homestead status to protect and transfer family real estate swiftly.

We can help you decide which form of administration is appropriate in your situation. Just contact us and setup an appointment.