A personal representative is an individual who’s in charge of settling someone’s estate after they pass away. In other words, they’re appointed to oversee the distribution of assets and inheritance in probate court. Personal representatives are sometimes referred to as executors/executrixes. They may also be referred to as administrators in cases where someone passes away…
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…
Your browser does not support the audio element.Listen to this content Dying Without a Will in Florida Intestate succession refers to the State process of distributing a person’s assets when they die without a will, or trust. When a person passes away without a written document detailing how to distribute their estate, the matter goes…