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A question that Florida probate lawyers sometimes hear is, “Can a will be contested before the person dies?” This is usually accompanied by facts suggesting that a mother, father or other family member is the subject of undue influence or has been diagnosed with a medical condition that results in mental incapacity. The answer to…

Florida Probate Basics Jim Martin is a Florida probate lawyer who drafts wills and trusts for Florida residents and who also advises beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees in probate and trust proceedings throughout Florida after a Florida resident dies. He usually charges for his services based on an hourly rate payable from the assets of…

What happens to man’s best friend when man dies? In the eyes of the law, your dog, cat or other pet is just another item of tangible personal property. Like a table, chair, desk, or lamp that you can give away in your last will and testament. This means that you can name someone to…

It’s true that probate in Florida is easier than in many states. We have a modern, stream-lined probate law that allows probate from start to finish in 4 months. Of course, this assumes you know what to do and there are no complications. The probate law in Florida is partly in the statutes (substantive) and…