Category Archives: Probate
Speeding Up the Probate Process in Florida
Every estate must go through the probate process. This process transforms non-court documents into enforceable court orders. For various reasons, the probate court filing rate is much higher than the disposition rate. In other words, Florida’s probate courts are seriously backlogged. Some tips and tricks could help move a particular probate case closer to… Read More »
Top Five Ways to Avoid Probate in Florida
Probate, the legal process of executing a will, is expensive. On average, attorneys’ fees and court costs are between 3 and 7 percent of the estate’s value. So, an estate with practically no assets other than a house and a savings account could easily cost tens of thousands of dollars to probate. These costs… Read More »