Probate in Florida: 10 Parties Involved in the Process

There are many entities involved in procedures regarding probate in Florida, which is one reason why the process can take months or longer. For help with your probate concerns, you should schedule a consultation with an estate planning attorney in Fort Myers, Florida.

However, probate is sometimes necessary to ensure that the deceased's creditors are paid and that assets are transferred to the appropriate individual.

10 Parties in the Florida Probate Process

Among the people and entities commonly involved in the probate process are:

 

• ·         Circuit Court (where probate papers are usually filed);
• ·         Circuit Court clerk;
• ·         personal representative (appointed by a court to handle the administration of the estate and can be an individual, bank, or trust company, subject to certain restrictions);
• ·         attorney for the personal representative (even in simple estate cases, legal issue are likely to arise);
• ·         claimants;
• ·         the IRS;
• ·         Florida's Department of Revenue;
• ·         surviving spouse and any children;
• ·         any other beneficiaries; and
• ·         the trustee of a revocable trust.

 

To preserve your rights throughout probate in Florida, you will need experienced legal counsel by your side. Therefore, you should not hesitate to meet with an estate planning attorney in Fort, Myers, Florida, who has handled many probate cases and will help you navigate the system. 

Help from an Estate Planning Attorney in Fort Myers is Just a Phone Call Away

Fort Myers estate planning attorney Matthew A. Linde understands firsthand the importance of careful estate planning and the complexities of financial legal matters, such as probate, tax litigation and guardianship. For help with your probate concerns, contact our Fort Myers office to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a professional who can answer your questions – 239-939-7100 or 888-643-6514.