by Hashi Richards | Sep 29, 2026 | Probate
Probate costs vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the estate, but families should expect several categories of expense.Court filing fees are relatively modest, typically a few hundred dollars. Attorney’s fees make up the largest cost in most...
by Hashi Richards | Sep 22, 2026 | Probate
There’s no single answer — it depends heavily on the type of administration and the complexity of the estate.Summary administration, used for smaller or older estates, can sometimes be completed in a matter of weeks once everything is properly filed.Formal...
by Hashi Richards | Sep 15, 2026 | Probate
Florida offers two main paths through probate, and which one applies depends on the size and circumstances of the estate. Summary administration is a faster, simpler process available when the estate’s non-exempt assets total $150,000 or less, or when the person...
by Hashi Richards | Sep 8, 2026 | Probate
A personal representative has significant responsibilities during the probate process, often spanning many months.Their duties typically include: filing the will with the probate court, notifying beneficiaries and creditors, taking inventory of estate assets, paying...
by Hashi Richards | Sep 1, 2026 | Probate
Your personal representative (sometimes called an executor in other states) is the person responsible for managing your estate through probate — paying debts, filing paperwork, and distributing assets according to your will.Florida has specific rules about who can...
by Hashi Richards | Aug 4, 2026 | Probate
Yes — but only for assets that are properly titled in the name of the trust. This is the single biggest mistake people make: they create a trust but never transfer (or “fund”) their assets into it.For real estate, this means recording a new deed...
