Monthly Archives: April 2025
Handling, and Objecting to, Creditor Claims in Probate
If there is a probate case after someone passes away, the estate will have to give notice of the passing and of the administration of the estate, in the way that Florida probate law requires. Part of the reason for doing this is to alert creditors, so that they can make claims on the… Read More »
How Much Does Probate Court Cost?
When it comes to estate planning, many attorneys will tell you to get into that estate planning attorney’s office, in order to avoid probate. There are a number of reasons why this is a good idea, not the least of which is the avoidance of the cost and expense of the probate process. The… Read More »
Divorce Agreements and Support Obligations: What Happens To Them in Probate Court?
When people get divorced, they don’t think much about their estate plan, or about probate. They get divorced, and often do so with some sort of settlement agreement made between the spouses. But at the same time, those spouses may also have estate plans, and what is written in those estate plans may conflict… Read More »
Your Home Failed Inspection. Is the Deal Dead?
You keep your home in good, working order. You maintain it regularly and repair what’s needed. So, when it’s time to sell your home, the last thing that you’re concerned about is the inspection. But then it happens—your home has problems revealed by the pre-closing inspection, or worse, your home “fails inspection.” Or, if… Read More »
