Estate Administration

When a loved one dies and you’re the executor of their estate, you have a lot of different responsibilities ahead of you – not the least of which is making sure that you take control of the assets they’ve left behind. As the executor, it’s expected that you will...

The loss of a spouse is one of life’s most profound challenges, regardless of an individual’s age. However, the loss is especially painful for elderly individuals who often face this transition with a mix of grief and uncertainty.  When your surviving parent is...

Navigating the probate process can feel overwhelming, but if you're in the Tampa Bay or Orlando metro areas, we make it easy, seamless, and stress-free. Whether you’re in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, or Lake counties, our experienced team...

If you live in Florida, there's a chance the state is holding onto money or property that belongs to you. No, this isn’t a scam—it’s called unclaimed property, and recovering it could mean anything from a forgotten bank account to an inheritance you didn’t know...

If you’re in Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas counties, and you’ve discovered unclaimed property tied to a deceased loved one, you might think it’s as simple as filing a claim online. But here’s the catch: when unclaimed property belongs to someone who has passed...

Florida has a very high percentage of retirees among its residents. Quite a few older adults are snowbirds who spend part of the year in Florida and the remainder of the year in another state. Many others move full-time to Florida to enjoy their retirements in a state...

Florida testators will have likely named an personal representative in their will. An personal representative role is critical in managing and distributing the decedent's estate according to their wishes and the applicable laws. The duties of an personal...

Florida's Unclaimed Property Law: Reclaiming Lost Treasures Imagine a forgotten bank account from your college days or an uncashed check tucked away in some old documents. Many people are unaware that such dormant assets are still rightfully theirs, waiting to be...

If your loved one passes away in Florida, their estate will go through a probate process. The estate administration and actions necessary to guide the estate through the probate process will depend on whether they had a will. When a person dies with a will, this legal...