by Matthew Morrison | Jul 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
“One of the most common questions we hear from new or prospective clients is “How long will the probate process take?” The answer is that there is no simple way to answer that. The wheels of justice turn slowly, and the court system is a government...
by Matthew Morrison | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Estate planning and Probate share a common goal and work in tandem to achieve the best possible results when dealing with the financial and property affairs of the deceased. Preparing a proper Will can leave clear instructions for how an estate is to be divided and...
by Matthew Morrison | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
When it comes to probate proceedings, the question is not where a person died, but rather where they lived that determines which court has jurisdiction for probate. Any state-issued death certificate will list the decedent’s residential address as it appears on...
by Matthew Morrison | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the most critical and exhausting aspects of dealing with any probate matter is the handling of creditors’ claims. When someone passes away with debts owed, including any outstanding medical bills, credit card accounts, and even everyday expenses like cell...
by Matthew Morrison | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
When we are approached by a prospective client seeking our probate services one of the first things we ask them is “what is the value of the estate” This is not a self-interested question as many people would like to believe given the popular depiction of...
by Matthew Morrison | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The National Association of Home Builders estimates there were 1.04 million properties in the State of Florida serving as “second homes” or “vacation homes” as of 2020, an amount that comprises over 1/10th of all second home properties in the...
