Tampa Probate Attorney

When a Florida resident dies, laws regarding the transition of that property, be it homes or money go into effect if thorough planning has not been created. This process is called “probate”. When an individual has prepared a detailed estate plan, probate can be rather straightforward.

Unfortunately, most people do not do this, and the probate period can be long and costly financially and emotionally for the family.

How The Florida Probate Process Works

Probate administration begins with submitting the Last Will and Testament to the appropriate Clerk of the Circuit Court. A personal representative, or fiduciary, is appointed and begins the process of organizing the decedents' affairs and property for the process to take place.

The personal representative is responsible for paying creditors and any fees owed for the attorney or fiduciary as well as all court costs. Upon completion, the estate can then be transferred legally to those beneficiaries and heirs of the estate.

It runs much more smoothly when a proper estate plan is available. Even then, it can be complicated when beneficiaries are difficult to locate or don’t cooperate; when assets are not easily identified; when people appointed to serve choose to decline the appointment and a substitute needs to be found.

Having your affairs in order ahead of time makes it easier. Early planning with yearly reviews/updates is best.

Be Prepared - Will and Estate Succession Planning

London Baker Law will help you prepare for the day when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself because you will have appointed trusted individuals to step in. We help you prepare for the day you’re no longer here by choosing trusted individuals to honor your wishes about how you want your property distributed, your assets allocated, and your end of life wishes honored.

When you want to learn more about what you need, let me help you navigate through the process of creating a plan by choosing appropriate representatives to, among other things, manage your affairs, take care of your children, honor your wises about your medical well-being and end-of-life choices.

Call Our Office At (813) 586-1332 (1DEB) To Schedule Your Consultation!

Remember Any Plan is Better Than No Plan!

Serving Tampa, Brandon, and all of Florida

We can help families throughout Florida with online meetings. We're located in Tampa and serve the surrounding areas in person:

• Tampa

• Brandon

• Riverview

• Temple Terrace

• Thonotosassa

• Hillsborough County

• Florida

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