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About Probate in Florida
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.
Over 50 Years of Probate Experience
What is Probate?
Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (decedent), paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the decedent’s assets to his or her beneficiaries. In general, the decedent’s assets pay the probate proceeding’s cost, the decedent’s funeral expenses, then the decedent’s outstanding debts and can even cover the Attorney's fees. The remainder of the assets is distributed to the decedent’s beneficiaries.
WHY IS PROBATE NECESSARY?
Probate may be necessary to transfer ownership of the decedent’s probate assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries. If the decedent left a valid Will, the Court will admit the Will (according to procedures) to probate to transfer ownership of probate assets to the named beneficiaries. If the decedent had no Will, probate might be necessary to pass ownership of the decedent’s probate assets to those receiving them under Florida law. Some assets do not require a probate proceeding to transfer ownership. You should contact a probate attorney to provide specific guidance
Probate assets vs non probate assets
Examples of Probate Assets:
- House in the deceased’s name
- Bank account with no other account holder
- No beneficiary named Life Insurance Policy with no named beneficiary
- Investment Accounts with no named beneficiary
Our Probate and Probate Related Practice Areas
Our experienced lawyers are here to help. We specialize in the following areas:
- Formal probate administration
- Summary Probate administration
- Estate planning-Asset protection
- Probate litigation
Our Approach to Probate and Probate Related Legal Issues
The point of what we do is resolve cases. We want the process over for, YOU, the client. Our firm is not here to drag out the process and charge the estate. That is why we tend to offer a flat rate. We know how much time this process takes and will get you to the end as quickly as we can.
When You are Dealing with Probate Issues, We In Your Corner!
Our law firm has dedicated itself to helping people save THOUSANDS of dollars during the probate process through our Flat Fee System. This fee system is based on THE AMOUNT OF WORK REQUIRED. As each case is different, our fees vary accordingly. But the fee I provide at the end of our consultation will be the TOTAL ATTORNEYS FEES you will pay for the case, and most times, my quote is less than most other attorneys' retainers.
If you have questions about Probate issues, don’t wait—make sure your legal rights are protected. Call 863.250.2990 today to schedule your Free Consultation with our Probate attorneys.
Matthew T. Morrison
A graduate of Jones Law, he is our team lead for the probate department and case management. He is the one to establish the plan in court.
Carlos E. Carrillo
A graduate of St Thomas Law, Carlos is head of client management and client relations. He is the master of what happens out of court.
Carlos E. Carrillo
A graduate of St Thomas Law, Carlos is head of client management and client relations. He is the master of what happens out of court.
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Probate Lawyers serving Polk County Florida, including: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Babson Park, Bowling Green, Bradely Junction, Brewster, Combee Settlement, Crooked Lake Park, Crystal Lake, Cypress Gardens, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Fussels Corner, Gibsonia, Green Pond, Haines City, Highland Park, Highlands City, Hillcrest Heights, Jan Phyl Village, Inwood, Kathleen, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Lakeland Highlands, Mulberry, Polk City, Willow Oak, Wahneta, Waverley, Hillsborough County Florida, including: Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Citrus Park, Temple Terrace, Apollo Beach, Balm, Bealsville, Bloomingdale, Cheval, Dover, Egypt Lake-Leto, Fort Lonesome, Gibsonton, Greater Carrollwood, Greater Sun Center, Gulf City, Hopewell, Keysville, Lake Magdalene, Lithia, Lutz, Mango, Orient Park, Palm River-Clair Mel, Pebble Creek, Progress Village, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sun City, Thonotosassa, Town 'N Country, Turkey Creek, Valrico, Westchase, Wimauma, Ybor City, Orange County Florida, including: Orlando, Maitland, Apopka, Winter Park, Alafaya, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Bithlo, Christmas, Doctor Phillips, Eatonville, Edgewood, Fairway Shores, Goldenrod, Gotha, Hunter's Creek, Lake Buena Vista, Lockhart, Meadow Woods, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlovista, Pine Castle, Pine Hills, Southchase, South Apopka, Taft, Tangerine, Union Park, Wedgefield, Williamsburg, Windermere, Winter Garden, Zellwood, Central Florida and throughout the State of Florida.
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