Selecting A Personal Representative For Your Estate
Selecting a personal representative is one of the first steps in creating an estate plan. It is important to choose the right person to work with the Florida probate court, administer your estate and get your assets to your beneficiaries. Here are some tips for selecting a personal representative, and what you should tell them […]
What Does Probate Mean?
“Probate” is one of those words lawyers use all the time and know exactly what it means. But if you haven’t gone to law school, chances are you will never come across the word until you find yourself needing to use the probate court. So what does probate mean? And what should you expect if […]
Homestead and Elective Share if Your Spouse Dies First
Enforcing Your Spousal Elective Share It is generally assumed that when one spouse dies, the widow or widower would inherit the couple’s shared assets and would support the rest of the family. While this is often the case, every family is different and sometimes a person’s Will leaves a widowed spouse without the means to […]
Who is the Lawyer’s Client When Families Fight?
Grief can take many forms. Sometimes families fight after a loved one dies. When there is a large estate or a highly valued piece of property, that fight can make its way to the Florida probate court. In those cases, it can be hard to tell who the estate’s lawyer really represents and whether you […]
How to Get Letters of Administration in Florida
The days following a loved one’s death can involve a flurry of trying to talk to banks, service providers, and others involved in your family member’s affairs. A deceased’s next of kin often receive letters in the mail from financial institutions and insurance companies telling them they need “letters testamentary” or “letters of administration” before […]
Who Receives Your Life Insurance Benefits After You Die?
If your employee benefit package includes a life insurance policy, or you are using a private term or whole-life policy to provide for your loved ones once you pass away, you need to be sure your paperwork is in order now. Otherwise the wrong people could receive your life insurance benefits after you die. Florida […]
What to Do with a Last Will and Testament After a Loved One Dies
Your loved one has passed away and you have found his or her estate plan in the process of packing up their home. Now what do you do? Find out what to do with a Last Will and Testament after a loved one dies and how an estate administration attorney can help ease you through […]
Reverse Mortgage Problems for Heirs
Inheriting a loved one’s home with a reverse mortgage attached can create problems for heirs. They may face calls, collections efforts, and even foreclosure on their newly-inherited property. Find out the options to resolve reverse mortgage problems for heirs, and how you can prevent your loved ones from taking on your debt after you die. […]
Who Will Take Care of Your Pets After You Pass Away?
For many Florida residents, their pets aren’t just companions, they are family. Yet far too often, when those people start their estate planning, their animals get forgotten. Before you finalize your Will or trust, be sure to ask who will take care of your pets after you pass away, and what resources they will need […]
Harrison Estate Law Welcomes Probate Trial Attorney Casey Harrison
Harrison Estate Law, P.A., is truly becoming a family business. Estate planning attorney and founder McCabe Harrison is welcoming his brother and probate trial attorney Casey Harrison to the team. With this addition, Harrison Estate Law is proud to be able to expand our services to include guardianships and contested probate work. Casey will also […]