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In April we originally talked about the ways to set aside a Default Final Judgment in Florida. You can access the original article here. This post focuses on achieving relief from Default Final Judgments entered over one year ago. A Final Judgment entered in Florida can be challenged only upon a specific set of grounds. … Continue reading Default Final Judgments Part II: One Year or Longer After Final Judgment
If you’ve just discovered the contents of a relative’s Last Will and Testament and are not happy with the results, you may have grounds to contest it via a probate court. However, it’s important to note that it’s unlikely you’ll have any success if it’s simply the case that you think you should have received… Continue reading Challenging a Will: When Can You Contest a Will in Florida?
If you’re not an expert in legal matters, understanding probate law in Florida can be difficult. A common question that people want to know, after the death of a parent or even grandparent, is: Can the inheritance be legally divided, just based on a verbal agreement among siblings? Oral Agreements and the Law In Florida,… Continue reading Agreeing to Divide Inheritance in Florida: What Does the Law Say about Oral Agreements?
Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview Unfortunately a testator’s last wishes or estate plan can be simply eviscerated though the actions of unscrupulous characters in their lives. Because we have seen these issues arise so frequently, this article is meant to provide a basic road map for understanding what to do if… Continue reading Florida Will and Trust Contests Part I: An Overview
We hear from many heirs and beneficiaries who are unhappy with the administration of their Probate for a variety of reasons. In Florida, as an heir or beneficiary, or any interested party, you have the right to make sure that your probate is being administered according to law. If your Personal Representative has failed to… Continue reading Removing a Personal Representative in Florida
For most people being sued is a terrible and stressful event. Sometimes, rather than facing the uncertainty head on, people fail to do anything at all. In Florida, the failure to respond to a lawsuit within a specified time period, sometimes as little as 20 days, can result in a Default being entered against you. That means… Continue reading How to Get out of Default in Florida
Death and Taxes, famously inevitable and often quite brutal on the un-seasoned Florida executor or Personal Representative dealing with a probate. In this article we provide a brief overview of how to handle both the Federal and State challenges that come with a Florida Probate. Federal Estate Taxes For most Americans, there will be no… Continue reading Federal and Florida Estate Tax Considerations for Probate
Here is a common scenario, you have fought the good fight, gone through litigation, obtained a Judgment from a Judge or Jury and you won! Congratulations. Now the Defendant should be cutting you a check shortly correct? Chances are if your reading this article you have come to learn that collection from a Judgment is… Continue reading A Step by Step Guide to Florida Collections
In previous posts we have provided an overview regarding the collection process in Florida. You can access that article by clicking here. This article will explain Florida’s Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act which is codified in Florida Statutes, chapter 55 subsections 501 through 509. This procedure is crucial for judgment creditors whether they be individuals… Continue reading Collecting Your Foreign (Out of State) Judgment in Florida
Frequently we deal with Florida Probates where an heir or a beneficiary is unable to be found. If you have a Florida Probate Administration where a beneficiary or an heir goes missing or you or your family has lost touch with the individual you have a few options. First, remember that the Florida Rules of… Continue reading Dealing With Missing Beneficiaries or Heirs in Florida Probate
