PROBATE FAQ’S

Probate is the legal process for transferring property upon death. It is a relatively quick and inexpensive process in Florida. The Will is filed with the court, the Personal Representative is appointed and given legal authority to act on behalf of the estate, usually through the issuance of Letters Testamentary. Most probates are called “non-intervention”, meaning the court is not involved in the estate’s administration

GUARDIANSHIP FAQ’S

As our loved ones age, they might encounter difficulty making decisions for themselves. Often, elderly begin to show signs of dementia or other cognitive impairments that make it hard to be independent. As experienced elder law attorneys, we have helped many people obtain guardianship over an elderly relative.

In Florida, people seek guardianship for many different reasons. As an example, when a minor child’s parents die, they need a guardian. But we focus our practice mostly on helping people gain a guardianship of an elderly relative, and we have written down the most common questions we receive about the process.

GUARDIAN ADVOCACY FAQ’S

In Florida, guardian advocacy is a process where family members or caregivers can obtain legal authority over an individual with a developmental disability

MEDIATION FAQ’S