As you choose someone to be the executor of your estate, you probably are thinking of the various qualities your pick should have. People want their executors to be loyal, ready to carry out their wishes, and also capable of handling the tasks of the position. In...
Probate and Estate Administration
Is this a sign of undue influence?
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 8, 2021 | Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
When dealing with an elderly loved one, you have extra hurdles and potential obstacles to handle if they have memory issues. This is even more true if any members of your family or loved ones might take advantage of it to meet their own goals. Still, if an individual...
Handling the outstanding debts of your deceased loved one
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Feb 24, 2021 | Probate and Estate Administration
After a family member passes away, the last thing you may expect are calls from debt collectors regarding your family member's unpaid obligations. This may come as quite a shock while you are still in mourning. Fortunately, it is unlikely that you are responsible for...
What to know about challenging a will
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Dec 31, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
After hearing the contents of a will, many family members may want to challenge the document. However, only certain people can contest a will and they can only challenge the document for certain reasons. According to Policy Genius, people can only challenge a will if...
What factors can delay probate?
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Dec 29, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
Probate has a reputation for taking a long time, meaning your heirs must wait to receive their inheritances. However, understanding the factors that can delay probate may help ensure the process goes smoothly. Review these common aspects of probate that lead to time...
Types of probate in Florida
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Oct 3, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
It is useful during estate preparations that a person understands what will happen after he or she dies. Estates move into probate, but the process may vary depending on different factors. The Florida Courts state there are three types of probate in Florida, but only...
Interested parties in probate court
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jun 19, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
The concern, when an estate goes to probate in Florida, is that it may get tied up in litigation. The more people who have the ability to sue, the higher the likelihood of a delay. However, there is a limitation on who can file a lawsuit. People must be an interested...
How do you choose an executor for your will?
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 9, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
While estate planning covers many different tasks, you may decide to start by writing a will to describe how you want to divide your estate among your heirs. One of the most important parts of writing a will is determining who to name as your executor. The executor...
Can I get sued by a patient I never treated?
On Behalf of The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Mar 21, 2020 | Probate and Estate Administration
Health care practitioners and facilities get sued fairly often. Because of this, many have come to see it as a normal hazard of their careers. In most of these instances, health care professionals face allegations of making errors during treatment that caused injury...
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