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Tortious Interference With an Expected Inheritance

What can you do if you had expected to receive an inheritance only to find out that someone has deprived you of it? A Florida civil claim for tortious interference with an expected inheritance may be an option to help you receive the value of the ass… Read More
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Celebrity Estate Lessons - Anna Nicole Smith

And now the ending of our accidental oil baron trilogy. Anna Nicole Smith married 89 year old J. Howard Marshall at the age of 26, a story we detailed last week. Let’s fast forward a bit to September 2006. Smith had moved to the Bahamas to give… Read More
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How Does Ancillary Probate Administration Work in Florida?

Many people’s parents or loved ones owned a winter home or timeshare in Florida, or went south for the winter. This cross-country lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular, but it can create issues when those loved ones die with property in more t… Read More
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Celebrity Estate Lessons - Bobbi Kristina Brown

Who doesn’t love a long cliff hanger? As promised, here’s the second part of Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown’s story: When last we wrote, Whitney Houston had passed, leaving the bulk of her money in a Trust for… Read More
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Why a Testator’s Next of Kin Matters in Probate

If you are the personal representative of a testator who left behind a Will, you may believe that all you need to do is follow your loved one’s instructions. However, Florida probate law also gives specific rights and responsibilities to the testat… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate
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Reverse Mortgage Problems for Heirs

Inheriting a loved one’s home with a reverse mortgage attached can create problems for heirs. They may face calls, collections efforts, and even foreclosure on their newly-inherited property. Find out the options to resolve reverse mortgage problem… Read More
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What Happens When You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?

When a loved one passes away, often the most valuable asset in their estate is their home. This property can pass to their heirs or Will beneficiaries, but inheritance may come with strings attached in the form of a mortgage or home equity loan. Find… Read More
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What to Do If You're Left Out of a Will

When a family member dies, you may look to that person’s possessions as a way to remember them or to provide previously unavailable financial opportunities or relief. Finding out you were left out of a Will can be surprising and heartbreaking. If y… Read More
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Florida Probate Timeline and Deadlines

When a loved one dies in Florida, you and your family will certainly need time to grieve their loss. But the Florida probate laws say you can’t wait too long before you begin the estate administration process. Having an estate administration attorn… Read More
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Probate in Florida: Formal v. Summary Administration

If a loved one has died in Florida, or owned real property in the state at the time of their death, you will likely need to head to the Florida probate court to resolve their affairs. However, knowing which probate process to use could save your fami… Read More
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