Estate Planning & Probate

What Is Probate and When Do You Need a Probate Lawyer? Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's estate is administered — debts are paid, assets are identified and valued, and property is distributed to the rightful beneficiaries or heirs under court supervision. In Florida, probate proceedings are governed by the Florida Probate Code under Chapters 731 through 735 of the Florida Statutes and are handled through the circuit court in the county where the deceas

When a Loved One's Will Doesn't Reflect Their True Wishes Few legal situations are as emotionally charged — or as time-sensitive — as discovering that a deceased loved one's will may not reflect what they truly intended. Whether you suspect the will was procured through undue influence by a caregiver or family member, whether your loved one lacked the mental capacity to understand what they were signing, or whether the document itself was improperly executed or outright forge