Probate is the process by which legal title of property is transferred from the decedent's estate to his/her beneficiaries. It includes filing and validating a will in court, paying all the debts and taxes of the deceased person, dividing up the assets according to the will or Florida law.

If somebody dies with a will ("testate"), the estate will be distributed in accordance with the instructions provided by the decedent in his/her will. If somebody dies without a Will ("intestate"), the estate is distributed to beneficiaries in accordance with the distribution plan established by state law.

The major difference between dying testate and dying intestate is that a testate estate (after payment of debts, taxes and costs of administration) is distributed in accordance with the instructions provided by the decedent in his/her Will.

Having a will or a trust makes the probate process easier and less expensive for the ones you leave behind. Finding a good, experienced attorney whom you can trust is a very important factor. Ask us for references!

We are experienced probate lawyers and walk you through the possibilities this your estate planning process or represent you in probate court dureinga probate process. . Call us at 954-476-711 or email us for a consultation!

To learn more about Estate Planning and Probate, click on the below links*:

The Florida Bar: Probate in Florida

Weblocator: Florida Trusts & Estate Planning Law

Lawyers.com: Probate in Florida

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