Monthly Archives: November 2024
Steps in the Summary Administration Process
Probate is a court-supervised process that occurs after a person passes away so their estate can be administered and property can be distributed to beneficiaries. Many people assume that probate is a lengthy process and truthfully, sometimes it is. Many estates, though, qualify for summary administration, a process that may only take a couple… Read More »
Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting Your Will
All adults in Florida should have a will that outlines how they would like their property distributed after they pass away. Unfortunately, drafting a will is not always as straightforward as it may seem at first. There are many common mistakes that are made, including failing to sign the will or not obtaining the… Read More »
What Happens if You Do Not Have a Healthcare Surrogate?
A healthcare surrogate is someone you authorize to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event that you ever become incapacitated and cannot make these decisions for yourself. You give another person this authority through a Designation of Health Care Surrogate form. Your healthcare surrogate should be able to make decisions for you… Read More »