When a divorce is finalized, a former spouse’s right to an inheritance through Florida’s intestacy laws ends. This means that if a spouse dies without a will and their estate goes [...]
If someone in Florida dies without a will, their estate is distributed to living relatives following intestate succession laws. In the rare case that someone dies without any relatives including [...]
If someone in Florida dies without a will, most of their assets are subject to the state’s “intestate succession” laws which determine who the beneficiaries will be. Some exceptions are [...]
If assets are discovered after a probate proceeding has ended, it may be possible to reopen the estate through a motion and possibly a hearing. When thinking about reopening an estate, you [...]
Wills must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court within ten days of a death under the Florida Probate Code. There is no fee for filing a will. The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court [...]
During a probate administration, a Notice to Creditors must be published and creditors must be given 90 days to submit claims against an estate. If there are known creditors for an estate, they [...]
If you believe that you or an elderly person are being exploited financially, take immediate action to protect the alleged victim of the exploitation. Acting quickly can increase the chance that [...]
A resident who qualifies for the homestead exemption can also be eligible for the senior exemption providing that at least one owner of the property is 65 years of age or older and they meet the [...]
If you believe that you or an elderly person are being exploited financially, take immediate action to protect the alleged victim of the exploitation. Acting quickly can increase the chance that [...]
Because skilled nursing facilities are basically medical facilities, all expenses incurred including room and board are deductible for income tax purposes. However, independent [...]
