Understanding the Florida Probate Process The Florida probate process is a court-supervised procedure for identifying and distributing a deceased person’s estate. Without a will, the probate court intervenes to manage the distribution of the deceased person’s estate under intestate succession laws. The deceased person’s personal property, including their entire intestate estate, is transferred to the…
What Happens if a Florida Resident Dies Without a Valid Will? The death of a loved one can usher in a time of grief and uncertainty for surviving family members. If the decedent does not have a will at the time of their passing to designate beneficiaries for their assets, their estate must go through…
What is a Will? A will is a document that stipulates what happens with your assets upon your death. In Florida, the maker of the will, or the testator, can be anyone of at least 18 years of age. Each state has different rules to ensure a will is enforceable. In Florida, you must have…