Monthly Archives: June 2025
Florida’s Non-Probate Assets: What Passes Outside of Court Part II
In part one of this series, we began the discussion on how non-probate assets directly transition to beneficiaries, thereby bypassing probate court. But in order to successfully keep assets from entering into probate as part of the probate estate, essential legal requirements must be met. This article will further detail these necessary legal requirements,… Read More »
Florida’s Non-Probate Assets: What Passes Outside of Court: Part I
So many would love to know: Does this estate really have to go through probate? What can I do to limit what has to go through probate? What do I have to know and what is the quickest way to get through the Florida probate process? There are some general rules and great information… Read More »
What to do When the Probate Beneficiary is Missing
Florida’s probate process may seem long, arduous, and downright tedious. However, probate serves many critical purposes. The personal representative’s tasks of inventorying assets, settling debts, and notifying beneficiaries of their inheritances are chief among them, and can sometimes be pretty straightforward tasks. However, complications may arise if personal representatives cannot locate one or more… Read More »
What is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?
A deed in lieu, or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, is a voluntary conveyance of a mortgaged property by the borrower to the lender. The interest in the property is often exchanged in order for the loan borrower and their guarantor to be released from some of the liability, or all of the… Read More »