The executor (in FL we refer to him/her as Personal Representative/PR) does not have an obligation to handle the estate, but when your mom dies, if...

It is difficult to virtually impossible for even an experienced attorney to contest a will. Thus a non-attorney with no experience in this...

Sorry for your loss. This illustrates how many bank employees have no understanding of Florida probate law. There is no such thing as a Small...

In most counties once the filing fee to open the probate has been paid, there are no additional filing fees for filing other documents, but you are...

Assuming a Formal Administration is not required (and from your facts it does not appear that this will be required), an attorney isn't REQUIRED,...

It's not the value of the estate that determines if you are required to hire an attorney. It's both the issue of whether a full blown estate...

The good news is the 4th estimated tax payment is due January 15, not December 15. IRS will accept a check, no matter who pays it, as long as the...

You will need to file a partition lawsuit which enables the Court (Judge) to order a forced sale of the property. This will require hiring an...

While I commend your efforts to research the law and interpret the will, your conclusions illustrate the reasons why difference between...

No one is required to start a probate proceeding. That decision is based on whether the probate will accomplish anything that justifies the time...