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When Probate is Required in Florida

If you have found yourself responsible for a loved one’s affairs, or are trying to prepare your own estate plan, you likely are considering a trip to the Florida probate court. Knowing when probate is required in Florida, and what you can do ahead… Read More
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How to Get Letters of Administration in Florida

The days following a loved one’s death can involve a flurry of trying to talk to banks, service providers, and others involved in your family member’s affairs. A deceased’s next of kin often receive letters in the mail from financial institutio… Read More
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Proving a Will is Invalid

Just because someone wrote down what should happen to a person’s property after their death doesn’t mean they created a valid Will. Find out what a Will needs to include to be enforceable in a Florida probate court and what you will need to know… Read More
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Categories: Litigation, Probate
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Who is the Lawyer’s Client When Families Fight?

Grief can take many forms. Sometimes families fight after a loved one dies. When there is a large estate or a highly valued piece of property, that fight can make its way to the Florida probate court. In those cases, it can be hard to tell who the es… Read More
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Who Receives Your Life Insurance Benefits After You Die?

If your employee benefit package includes a life insurance policy, or you are using a private term or whole-life policy to provide for your loved ones once you pass away, you need to be sure your paperwork is in order now. Otherwise the wrong people… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate
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Who Counts as an Heir in Florida Probate Law

It’s true that Florida residents can leave their assets and property to whomever they like in a Will — children, relatives, friends, or even organizations. But when that Will is ambiguous, can be challenged, or simply doesn’t exist, the for… Read More
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Homestead and Elective Share if Your Spouse Dies First

Enforcing Your Spousal Elective Share It is generally assumed that when one spouse dies, the widow or widower would inherit the couple’s shared assets and would support the rest of the family. While this is often the case, every family is different… Read More
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What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for Florida Probate and Estate Planning

With the uncertainty and fear surrounding COVID-19, we wanted to address some of the services that we offer and some of the documents that we recommend you have in place. We are also going to focus on what you can do without leaving your home to come… Read More
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Harrison Estate Law Welcomes Probate Trial Attorney Casey Harrison

Harrison Estate Law, P.A., is truly becoming a family business. Estate planning attorney and founder McCabe Harrison is welcoming his brother and probate trial attorney Casey Harrison to the team. With this addition, Harrison Estate Law is proud to b… Read More
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Estate Administration for Out-of-State Families With Florida Property

Do you have a parent or loved one with a “winter home” in Florida? Do you know what will happen to that property when they pass away? Find out what an ancillary estate is, and why you might need a Florida estate administration attorney, even if y… Read More
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