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Who can be my estate’s personal representative?

After your death, your estate may enter probate, administering your assets based on the law and your wishes documented in your will or other legal documents. As the process begins, the court will appoint someone as your estate's representative or executor. This person...

How to spot a great foreclosed property in Florida

If you come across a foreclosed property priced lower or offers a discount compared to other properties in the area, it may boost your return on investment and minimize the risk of financial loss. However, there are other factors to consider to ensure you're making a...

What types of probate exist in Florida?

Losing a loved one is a painful experience, but it also brings about a number of administrative tasks. You’ll likely have to arrange the funeral, notify other family members and friends, and settle your loved one’s estate. The fact that the decedent chose you as...

Reducing probate costs through a living trust

Many people turn to estate planning to reduce costs associated with probate, the process wherein the court distributes a decedent’s assets to their heirs. Living trusts are among the most useful for this purpose among the different estate planning tools. What are the...

3 reasons you might want to avoid probate

Probate is the legal process in which the court distributes the assets you leave behind after your death. It happens whether you have a last will. The court generally does its best to honor your wishes if you do. If you do not, the court usually distributes your...

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