Monthly Archives: August 2025
The Benefits of Mediating Your Probate Case
When people talk about divorces, they often talk about how bitter they are, how emotional, and how they can drag on for years. But nobody says the same thing about disputes in probate court—even though in many ways, family disputes in probate court can be even more bitter and drawn out. Why Families May… Read More »
If You’re a Personal Representative Don’t Make These Mistakes
Probate law says what happens to your belongings and assets, after you pass—between the law, and any will that you may have, your assets may be distributed to beneficiaries, organizations, creditors, or all of them. Why is a Personal Representative Needed? But assets don’t go places by themselves. They need a human being to… Read More »
Unclaimed Property and Beneficiaries Who Can’t be Found
In probate court, when someone doesn’t have a will or other estate documents, the property of the deceased will pass according to Florida law—those are called intestacy statutes, or passing by intestate. But regardless of whether by will, or by intestate statutes, there needs to be an actual beneficiary to receive whatever is being… Read More »
What Happens to Student Loans in Probate Court?
Student loans and student loan repayment is a hot political topic nowadays. But there’s one thing that everybody should agree on: it’s hard to pay back student loans after you pass away. What happens when someone passes away, and that person still has or owes student loans? Federal Loans The answer to this question… Read More »
