Category Archives: Probate
Can the Executor Correct a Mistake in the Will in Florida?
A last will and testament is a foundational estate planning document. A will typically names an executor. The executor is responsible for administering the estate and navigating the probate process. However, if there is a mistake in the will, the executor does not have the authority to change it. Here, our St. Petersburg probate… Read More »
Why Do People Try So Hard to Avoid Probate in Florida?
Probate is the court-supervised process through which a person’s estate is finalized. You have probably heard from other people that probate is something to be avoided. This raises an important question: Why do people try so hard to avoid probate? The short answer is that probate can be a complicated, time-consuming, costly, and even… Read More »
Probate Law: An Overview of Summary Administration in Florida
Probate is the process through which a person’s estate is finalized. As it can be long and complicated, many people try to set up their estate in a manner that avoids probate—or at least limits their exposure to it. Notably, not every estate in Florida has to go through formal probate. Smaller estates may… Read More »
