Understanding the Sale of Inherited Property in Florida
Inheriting property in Florida? Learn the essential steps, probate rules, and tax implications before you sell. A must-read guide for personal representatives and heirs.
PROBATE: WHAT IT IS & HOW TO AVOID IT — PART 1
Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die, many of your assets must pass through the court process known as probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open to the public, and because of this, avoiding probate—and keeping your family out of court—is a central goal of most estate plans.
3 Ways to Protect Your Estate from Probate Delays
Probate, the legal way of sorting out a person’s estate after they die, can take a lot of time and get pretty complicated. Delays in probate can tie up assets for months or even years, causing stress for beneficiaries.