Confused about Florida Probate Law?

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Florida Probate Law can be a confusing and cumbersome – sprinkled with pitfalls and “gotchas”. Even the “simplest” of probates can become complicated if executed poorly.

We realize that there is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet about Florida Probate law, but none of it can substitute a chat with a Florida Probate attorney. So please feel free to read the blog and soak up the information but when you’re done, we should talk.

We offer a free 20 minute phone consultation which should help you understand your probate options.

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What is Florida Probate?

Probate in a nutshell

  • Florida probate administration is a court process.
  • Assets are collected, creditors are paid and beneficiaries receive whatever remains.
  • Assets = Real Estate or Personal Property
  • Two kinds of "Florida Probate": Summary & Formal
  • The existence of a Will does not eliminate the need for probate
  • In Florida, "Personal Representatives" are in charge of "probating" the estate
  • Personal Representatives must have attorney representation (attorneys do most of the work)
  • Most probate cases are filed by mail with telephone hearings (so your attorney does not have to be in the county where probate is required)


How We Work

Our firm in a nutshell

  • Probate is "our thing" - Our practice is almost 100% focused on Florida Probate matters!
  • We file Florida Probate cases STATEWIDE. Our clients are NATIONWIDE.
  • We handle almost every aspect. NONE of our clients have ever had to set foot in Florida.
  • In our office, all probate pleadings are personally prepared by a Florida Probate attorney (not a paralegal)
  • We LOVE technology and embrace the use of phones, fax, email and the internet to streamline our probate cases. (which means open communication and efficient service)
  • Your "no strings, no pressure," absolutely free consultation is with a Florida Probate attorney, not a paralegal.

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Gainesville, FL 32607

877-937-7628 (toll free)
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About the Author

Florida Probate AttorneyA bit about the author

Long H. Duong, in plain English

My name is Long H. Duong (last name pronounced "Young") and for the last 7 years, I've practiced primarily probate law and estate planning. I'm the principal attorney here and often handle the initial consultations directly with clients. I believe in open communication with my clients and often pick up the phone myself (exciting, I know).

In my free time, I enjoy basketball, amateur web development and spending time with my wife Isabel and our 7 month old daughter.

Some of my favorite quotes about law:

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” - Abraham Lincoln

“Lawyers, I suppose, were children once.” - Charles Lamb