Orange County Probate Court The Orange County Probate Court in Florida handles the settlement of estates for deceased individuals residing within this county. The court also handles incompetence hearings, involuntary hospitalization, and other matters involving probate litigation. Most of these matters are overseen through The Probate Division of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida…

Florida Probate Court System Florida has one of the busiest probate court systems in the country, with a high number of cases and stringent requirements for probating estates and assets. It can be quite challenging for individuals to navigate on their own, which is why having an attorney specializing in probate proceedings is so critical….

Florida estate tax, also commonly referred to as “death tax,” is an interesting subject. It’s interesting because the state government doesn’t actually impose any estate or inheritance taxes. With that said, there are certain estates that are still eligible, and certain federal taxation laws may still apply on assets of a deceased individual. The State…

Dying Without a Will in Florida Intestate succession refers to the process under Florida law for distributing a person’s probate assets when those assets are not effectively disposed of by a valid will. When a person passes away without a valid will governing those assets, Florida’s intestate succession laws determine which heirs are entitled to…

When someone dies, certain assets may need to go through probate before they can be distributed to beneficiaries or heirs. Probate administration is used to identify and gather probate assets, address valid creditor claims, and distribute the remaining property according to a valid will or, when there is no controlling will, Florida intestacy law. If…