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Question:  I am the personal representative for someone who died out of state and is not a Florida resident.  However, the deceased owned land in Sarasota County.  Do I need to open an ancillary [...]

Question:  Before my father passed away, he told me he had appointed me personal representative of his estate.  I know I need to initiate a probate proceeding to administer his estate, but I [...]

Question:     What happens to real estate in Florida if the owner is an out-of-state resident who dies without a will? Answer:    When someone dies without a will or ‘intestate’, there is no will [...]

Question:     How do I know if I have an authenticated copy of a foreign will? Answer:    Florida law allows for ancillary administration for a resident of another state that dies leaving assets [...]

Question:     Does Florida Real Estate Owned by an Out-of-State Resident Always Have to Go Through the Florida Probate Process? Answer:    An “ancillary administration” of the estate is usually [...]

Question:     What happens when someone dies owning real estate or other assets in Florida, but is a resident of another state? Answer:    If a deceased person was a resident of a state other [...]

Assets pass to the family members the state presumes to be the intended heir. If you pass away with a spouse and children surviving you, 100% of your estate would go to your spouse. If you pass [...]

Question: What happens when someone dies without a will in Florida? Answer: When someone dies ‘intestate’ (without a will), the State of Florida has an established protocol and priority that sets [...]

Bach & Jacobs, P.A. is pleased to announce that Sean M. Byrne will be joining the firm this summer. Mr. Byrne’s practice focuses on trust & estate planning, probate, guardianship, [...]

Being a trustee requires significant legal knowledge and if one does not perform their duties properly, a trustee may be personally liable. That’s why it’s important to have legal [...]