Florida Probate Lawyer Blog—Your Legal Questions Answered

The Difference Between Formal and Summary Administration

Written by Thomas Upchurch | December 23, 2021

Probate is a legal process by which the court identifies and gathers a deceased person’s assets, pays their debts, and distributes their assets

Guide to Probate Administration in Florida

Written by Thomas Upchurch | November 16, 2021

Probate is a legal process that identifies and gathers the decedent’s (i.e., a deceased person) assets, pays the decedent’s debts, and distributes the

Will Contest: What Determines Whether A Child Is A Pretermitted Child?

Written by Thomas Upchurch | September 22, 2021

Updated Sept. 2021 Although parents try to do what is best for their children, mistakes sometimes happen. One example is when a parent

Disinherited Children and Will Contests

Written by Thomas Upchurch | September 10, 2021

As everyone knows, familial relationships can often be complicated and challenging. Sometimes, tension within families boils over and leads parents to take drastic

Florida’s Elective Share and Homestead Laws

Written by Thomas Upchurch | August 26, 2021

Following the death of a spouse, Florida law entitles the surviving spouse to a share of the deceased spouse’s estate—regardless of the terms

Estate Planning: Understanding Powers of Attorney

Written by Thomas Upchurch | August 18, 2021

When you think of estate planning, you probably think about passing money and other property to your loved ones after you pass away.

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