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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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: In administering the estate of a decedent, the personal representative is bound by fiduciary duty to the estate beneficiaries, and required by the court to file paperwork through…
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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…
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When a guardianship is secured, a bevy of new responsibilities arise, which, if left ignored, will raise the ire of the Circuit Court and land both the Guardian and their attorney in front of an annoyed Judge. By keeping important dates calendared and filing required paperwork on time, attorneys can keep their guardianship cases running…
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Due Diligence for Personal Injury Attorneys Handling Minor Settlements and Wrongful Death Cases Success, in so much of the work we do as attorneys, rests on how prepared we are. Handling a personal injury case involving probate and guardianship is no different. Even the best civil trial attorneys can find themselves in a nightmare when…
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