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Your Options After Inheriting A Home With A Lien On It

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

It can be a mixed blessing to inherit a home from a loved one. You may choose to sell it immediately, or at some point in the future, and that could leave you with a tidy sum of money. Before selling the property, there may be many issues you have to address. If there… Read More »

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The Pros And Cons Of Probate

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

Some people think that the probate process has inherently negative connotations. While the probate process does have some drawbacks, it is not all bad. The probate process is, after all, there for a reason and in some cases, it can be very beneficial. Below, our St. Petersburg probate and trust administration lawyer explains further…. Read More »

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What Are Common Probate Disputes In Florida?

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

Whether you are currently creating an estate plan for yourself or you have recently lost a loved one, you will have to consider the probate process. The probate process is intended to settle an estate after someone passes away. During probate, property is gathered, the assets in the estate are valued, debts are paid,… Read More »

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5 Ways The Lack Of Privacy In Probate Can Hurt Your Heirs

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

There are many reasons people create an estate plan that will help their heirs avoid the probate process. Some want to make sure their beneficiaries receive their inheritance faster, while others want to protect their loved ones from the cost. One reason to avoid probate that is often overlooked is to keep matters concerning… Read More »

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Four Ways To Avoid Probate

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

In some situations, probate is a necessary process after someone passes away. During probate, the nominated Personal Representative, also known as executor, of a deceased person’s Will distributes assets among beneficiaries, defends against challenges to a Will, and is responsible for paying the decedent’s debts. Probate can become costly and it can take months,… Read More »

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How To Avoid Three Common Mistakes That Lead To Probate

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

Probate is a legal process during which the assets of a decedent are gathered and identified, the decedent’s debts are paid, and assets of the deceased are distributed to the beneficiaries. Although it is sometimes necessary, probate is a long and expensive process and it can result in family members waiting long periods of… Read More »

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Three Common Signs Of Estate Mismanagement

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Florida law requires all estates to be handled by a personal representative, known as the administrator or the executor of an estate. The personal representative has many duties and they hold a fiduciary position. This means they have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries of the estate. Many… Read More »

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Steps To Take After Being Appointed Executor

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

Being appointed the executor of another person’s estate is a big responsibility. An executor is the person appointed by a decedent in their last will and testament. The role of the executor is to oversee the estate as it moves through the probate process. The purpose of probate is to identify the decedent’s assets,… Read More »

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How To Object To Probate

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

The last thing you want to deal with while grieving the loss of a loved one or close friend is the court system. Unfortunately, after someone passes away, state law requires their estate to go through probate. During probate, the deceased’s assets are distributed to parties that have a legal right to them. Probate… Read More »

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Common Mistakes Made In DIY Wills

By Legacy Protection, LLP |

Most people in Florida should have a will. People sometimes want to save on legal fees when drafting their will and so, they find a way to do it themselves. A quick search online will provide you with many different forms available that seem fairly straightforward and easy to fill out. However, there are… Read More »

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