Category Archives: Wills

More than 2 years since the Date of Death? Probate that estate!

A little known fact about Florida probate law is that if more than 2 years have passed since the date of death, virtually all creditors claims are barred! Yes, barred – meaning, no can do.
Though there are rare ocassions where claims can be enforced, it is simply that … rare.
What does this mean to a [...]

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“Wills in a Box” (or online) and the Problems they Pose in Florida probate

I have been working on a probate for a small parcel of land. The decedent evidently found a form for a simple Will (and I do mean simple) and filled in the blanks. This will would be typically found in your local office supply store or perhaps a book store with built in corporate [...]

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