Category Archives: Probate
Top Four Reasons Why Probate Goes Wrong in Florida
Probate is the process through which a person’s estate is finalized in Florida. The Florida Bar explains that it is overseen by an estate administrator. While the process can be long and complicated, probate is completed without major issues for many people. With that being said, when problems happen in probate, they can be… Read More »
Probate Law in Florida: Denying Creditor Claims
Probate is a court-supervised process through which a person’s estate is settled. Assets are distributed to beneficiaries, but only after all legal requirements are satisfied, including creditor claims. The estate administrator can deny a creditor’s claim on assets, but they will need to have good cause and follow the correct legal procedures when doing… Read More »
The Four Most Common Reasons for Probate Litigation in Florida
The Florida Courts explains that probate is the court-supervised process through which a deceased person’s estate is settled. It has the potential to be a complicated, even contested process. At Fisher & Wilsey, P.A., we have extensive experience with probate litigation. Here, our St. Petersburg probate litigation attorney highlights the four most common reasons… Read More »
Probate Litigation: Your Guide to Undue Influence Claims in Florida
During probate in Florida, the decedent’s will must be confirmed as valid. A will can be contested. In Florida, one of the most common grounds to contest a will is undue influence. A will written or revised under undue pressure from another person may be ruled invalid. Here, our St. Petersburg probate litigation attorney… Read More »
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 »
