Category Archives: Probate Guardian
Voluntary Guardianship In Florida
Although many people do not like thinking about it, there comes a time when a person cannot manage their financial affairs. A person could become unable to manage their financial affairs due to age or a health problem. Also, an unexpected accident could happen, leaving an otherwise capable adult unable to manage their property…. Read More »
How To Make Your Guardianship Case Strong
If your loved one can no longer make safe or sound decisions about their person and/or property because of an incapacity, be it mental or physical, you may want to petition for guardianship. In simple words, guardianship is a commitment to be responsible for and to protect your incapacitated loved one’s interests. If you… Read More »
Beneficiary Vs. Heir: What Is The Difference?
During probate, people often use the terms “heirs” and “beneficiaries” interchangeably because, on the surface, these two terms seem like they have the same meaning. Indeed, both heirs and beneficiaries are inheritors of a decedent’s estate. However, in probate, each term has a distinct legal definition. It is crucial to know the difference between… Read More »
A Guide To Help You Do Your Work As A Personal Representative
Being named the personal representative in a loved one’s Will can feel like an honor. However, being a personal representative is no small role. If you’ve been named as the personal representative in a loved one’s Will, it is important for you to understand that you have an important job ahead of you. The… Read More »
Some Crucial Things To Consider Before Becoming A Personal Representative
It is an honor to be asked to serve as the personal representative or executor of someone’s Will. If you have just learned that someone who just passed away has appointed you to serve in this capacity, it shows that someone believed in you enough to allow you to carry out their last wishes…. Read More »
4 Common Causes Of Probate Litigation
Generally, after the death of a testator, a Will is supposed to ensure that asset division happens smoothly. Unfortunately, the probate process does not always run smoothly. Probate is a legal process that involves identifying and gathering a deceased person’s assets, paying a decedent’s debts, and distributing a decedent’s assets to their beneficiaries. After… Read More »
