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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Elder Law, Government Benefits, Probate, Tax Law, Uncategorized
Posted May 20, 2020

My Dead Relative Received a Stimulus Check. How Do I Return It?

According to the IRS, stimulus payment made to someone who died before receiving it should be returned to the government. If the payment was made to a single filer, the entire payment should be [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Government Benefits, Probate
Posted May 19, 2020

My Dead Relative Received a Stimulus Check. Can I keep it?

There have been a number of glitches in sending stimulus payments to Americans under the recently enacted CARES Act, including sending stimulus payments, which are intended to ease the financial [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Posted July 9, 2019

What happens to my assets in foreign countries when I die?

The probate procedures in every country are unique, and different inheritance laws can clash. Usually, when an individual dies leaving assets in multiple countries, it is necessary to obtain a [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Estate Planning, Probate
Posted July 5, 2019

What is summary administration in Florida?

Summary administration is a form of probate which is generally less time-intensive and less expensive than a full probate. Pursuant to the Florida Probate Code, the following conditions must be [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
Posted July 1, 2019

Does Florida honor foreign Wills?

Yes, but with conditions. The Florida Probate Code states: “Any Will, other than a holographic or nuncupative Will, executed by a nonresident of Florida, either before or after this law takes [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Probate
Posted June 17, 2019

What is summary ancillary administration?

Summary ancillary administration is a type of ancillary probate in Florida (as a reminder, ancillary probates are generally necessary when a nonresident of Florida dies leaving real property in [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Probate
Posted May 20, 2019

What is a probate caveat?

Sometimes, there are other parties interested in the estate of a deceased person who are, for one reason or another, not in contact with the court-nominated personal representative of the estate. [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Estate Planning, Probate
Posted May 14, 2019

“It’s All Greek to Me”: Fiduciary

 In this series of blog posts, we define esoteric legal terms and explain how they are used in law. The word “fiduciary” has many meanings in law, but the Merriam-Webster definition ties together [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Estate Planning, Probate
Posted May 2, 2019

What constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty?

A fiduciary is an individual who has a duty to act in the best interests of another. There are many kinds of fiduciary relationships, but some of the most common are guardian-ward relationships, [...]

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By Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A.
In Probate
Posted April 30, 2019

How do I find out if I am a beneficiary of a Will?

After an individual passes away, the personal representative of their estate is appointed by the court. The Florida Probate Code instructs personal representatives to promptly serve Notices of [...]

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