by Matthew Morrison | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Florida Probate Rules 5.200 through 5.340 control every step of opening and organizing a probate case. They tell you what the petition must contain, who gets notice, how the personal representative is appointed, and when the first inventory is due. Get one of these...
by Matthew Morrison | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you searched “small estate affidavit Florida,” here is the surprise: Florida does not have one. Not the way California, Texas, and most other states do. There is no single sworn form you sign to transfer a small estate. That trips up a lot of grieving...
by Matthew Morrison | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Florida probate for a typical $300,000 estate will run a family between $9,000 and $21,000 in attorney and personal representative fees. Almost none of that money comes out of any one person’s pocket. It’s paid from the estate itself, often after the...
by Matthew Morrison | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sometimes when it comes to inherited property, such as a family home, many generations will live in the same house for decades. As long as the mortgage is paid and the property taxes are taken care of, there is no danger that anyone will try and deprive a family...
by Matthew Morrison | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Probate Lawyers in Lakeland Florida. We Provide experienced Probate Legal Services in Polk County, Central Florida and the entire State of Florida. Call 863.250.2990 today to schedule a Free Consultation with our skilled Probate attorneys. 1. Meet Carla and Amanda: A...
by Matthew Morrison | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Probate can feel overwhelming at first glance, especially when the concept of jointly held assets comes into play. In simple terms, probate is a court-supervised process where a deceased person’s affairs are settled: debts are paid, and assets are distributed to heirs...
