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If you have lost a loved one, this Complete Guide to Florida Probate will help you understand the steps required to receive your inheritance. “Probate” is the legal process required to transfer property from a deceased person to the living people who are legally entitled to receive it. The 2025 Florida Probate Rules, documented here,…

What is Florida Probate? When is Probate Required in Florida? Does Having a Will Avoid Probate in Florida? How Long Does Probate Take in Florida? How Much Does Probate Cost in Florida? How to Avoid Probate in Florida? What Happens Under Florida Probate Law When There is No Will? Are Florida Probate Records Public? What…

A Gainesville FL probate attorney with our firm can answer questions about the estate administration process, call today – (352) 354-2654. Probate is the process of transferring ownership of a deceased person’s belongings and assets to those people entitled to receive them under Florida law. In a probate case, a judge determines who is entitled…

Bo Diddley was an American music icon that inspired the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. While Bo’s original sound left an indelible mark on contemporary music, he struggled to find mainstream recognition for his contributions during his lifetime, sometimes feeling victimized by the 1950’s record companies that embraced his style but repackaged…

Florida courts have recently become strict regarding the enforcement of court approval requirements for global settlements involving minors in Florida. At Florida Probate Law Group, we make sure probate and guardianship issues do not delay settlements for injury firms. Most injury attorneys know that a child injury settlement over fifteen thousand dollars triggers Florida’s complex…

In a previous blog article, I opined on the importance of identifying and signing up the future personal representative of a decedent’s estate when accepting a wrongful death case. However, you may find yourself in a position where the future personal representative has retained another firm, while a separate survivor entitled to damages seeks to…

Our firm is sometimes brought into a case after another probate/guardianship firm has begun the estate administration or guardianship process, but has not been able to competently usher a settlement through the various obstacles associated with child injury and wrongful death cases in Florida. I have been shocked by “normal” probate attorneys neglecting to protect…

Florida law protects “homestead” property from creditors both during the owner’s lifetime and after their death. Article X section IV of the Florida Constitution provides that individuals may own on piece of real property within the state immune from forced sale. This protection inures to the heirs of the property owner, effectively protecting a piece…

Administering Florida Estates – The Job of the Personal Representative Personal Representatives of Florida estates are officers of the court relied upon to achieve three principle ends: Pay Estate Debts Distribute Estate Assets to Beneficiaries and Heirs Litigate on behalf of the Estate In administering the estate of a decedent, the personal representative is bound…

Florida Probate Law Group has facilitated millions of dollars in wrongful death and child injury settlements. Why do injury attorneys turn to us to handle these important issues? Protecting Client Funds We are experienced in defeating liens and claims in wrongful death cases. Sometimes, plaintiff’s attorneys ask us “are you sure this is legal?” the…