Probate versus Non-Probate Assets
PROBATE VERSUS NON-PROBATE ASSETS The decedent (deceased) will most likely have held assets that may or may not be subject to probate....
Beginning an Ancillary Probate Proceeding in Florida
Venue for an Ancillary Probate Proceeding in Florida The venue for Florida ancillary probate proceedings is in any Florida county where...
Ancillary Personal Representative Compensation
Florida statutes suggest presumptively reasonable personal representative commissions. This statutory schedule is not mandatory and may...
Are you required to hire a Florida Attorney for an Ancillary Probate?
Florida Statute requires that an ancillary personal representative must be represented by an attorney admitted to practice in Florida...
Rights and Responsibilities of Ancillary Personal Representatives
Personal representatives appointed in Ancillary Probates have the same rights, powers, and authority as all personal representatives in...
Florida Wrongful Death Actions brought forth by the Personal Representative in another state
Wrongful Death Actions brought forth by the Personal Representative A frequent issue our firm deals with are Wrongful Death Actions...
Appointing an Ancillary Personal Representative - the Steps and Criteria
Under the Florida Probate Code, Florida law requires that, at the time of the decedent’s death, a personal representative be at least 18...
How are Safe-Deposit boxes located in Florida handled?
Section 655.936 of Florida Statutes provides the rule for the disposition of the contents of safe-deposit boxes upon death. A personal...
Plan ahead to Avoid Ancillary Probate in Florida
There are methods to avoid having to go through an Ancillary Probate in Florida but it requires a lot of pre-planning that must take...
How are Assets, Debts, and Liens treated in Ancillary Probates in Florida?
A Florida ancillary probate may be necessary if a non-resident died leaving: Assets in Florida. Debts due from Florida residents. Liens...