What happens to online accounts after you die?

We are an internet addicted society (guilty!) – so much so that some are willing to give up sex for online access. How many online accounts do you have? Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter… Do you bank online? Do you use the bill payment feature (billpay)? How about PayPal? Google Checkout? Typically when…

Unclaimed Money in the State of Florida

When I was in college, I opened up a checking account at Barnett Bank (which is now known as Wachovia) because (a) I got a free t-shirt and (b) my hometown bank did not have a branch in the town where I had moved. A few years after I graduated and moved on with my…

Why Summary Administration is NOT always the best choice

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In a nutshell, Summary Administration in Florida is a type of probate proceeding for small estates. To be eligible: The estate must contain less than $75,000 in non-exempt assets (typically, assets other than the decedent’s home) OR At least 2 years have passed since the date of death No brainer right? Not exactly. Lately, I’ve…

A year ago on WeProbateFlorida.com

Time to get into the “wayback machine!” For your reading enjoyment, here are a handful of popular posts from past years on WeProbateFlorida.com. 2008 Florida Probate Forms – Where can I find them? How to “prove” a Will in Florida Probate Court Florida Probate FAQ in under 60 seconds Florida Probate Tip #1: Read the…

Florida probate – Summary or Formal Administration? A simple analogy

Florida probate administration has two (2) primary types:  Summary Administration or Formal Administration So which do you choose?  The red pill or the blue pill? Neither. The analogy doesn’t really fit (I just liked the photo). Here’s a better analogy (I hope): Summary Administration is like a closet: Open closet door Reach in to grab…