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A Living Trust is a legal document that allows you to transfer ownership of your assets to a trustee during your lifetime. The trustee then manages the assets on
Probate is the court-supervised process of identifying and gathering a deceased person’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing property to beneficiaries. In Florida, most estates must go through probate unless all assets are exempt or already held in trust.
Yes. In most cases, Florida law requires that probate cases be filed by a licensed attorney. This ensures the process is handled correctly and efficiently, especially if real property or disputes are involved.
Certain assets pass outside of probate, including:
When there is no will, Florida’s intestacy laws determine who inherits. Typically, the spouse and children are first in line, followed by other relatives. The court will appoint a personal representative to handle the estate.
Yes, with proper estate planning. Tools such as revocable living trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations can help avoid or minimize probate. However, if these steps aren’t taken before death, probate is usually required.
Costs vary depending on the estate size and complexity. Common costs include:
We provide transparent fee structures and will explain your options during your consultation.
Disputes may arise over allegations of undue influence, fraud, or lack of capacity. Our attorneys at Goldberg Law Group handle will contests, trust litigation, and beneficiary disputes, representing clients in probate court to protect their inheritance rights.
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