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How Much Does an Estate Have to Be Worth to Go to Probate?

Probate is a court-supervised process by which a person’s last will and testament are validated or “proven.” Once probated, debts of the estate can be paid and assets can be distributed to heirs. Because of the time and expense that are necessarily involved in probating an estate, many interested individuals (particularly heirs)...

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What is Summary Administration?

If you have heard anything about the Florida probate process, it is likely to not have been something good. You may have heard how long and complicated the process can be. You may have heard how frustrating and expensive it can get. It’s true. Probate can be lengthy, time consuming, and a real pain...
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What Goes on During Probate?

Have you heard of probate? It is the court-supervised process that involves the gathering, management, and distribution of a deceased individual’s assets. As you may have heard that many people look for ways to try and avoid probate because it has come to be known as costly and time consuming, you may be...

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What Is Trust Administration?

If you have established an estate plan, been involved in the probate process, or started researching either of these things, you have probably heard of estate administration. Fewer people, however, have heard of trust administration. It is, however, an important thing to be aware of. This is especially true considering there is a common...

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