Estate Claim Form Without Attorney In Palm Beach
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While it is possible to settle an estate without an attorney, whenever an estate is disputed or complex, you should consult an estate planning and probate litigation attorney. At The Levy Firm PLLC we have over 10 years of experience in South Florida.
ALTHOUGH YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY FOR CERTAIN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS, ONLY AN ATTORNEY CAN GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU CHOOSE TO PROCEED WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY, AT ANY TIME IN YOUR CASE YOU MAY OPT TO HIRE ONE.
While any beneficiary or creditor can initiate probate, normally the person named in the will as a Personal Representative (PR), also known as an executor, usually begins the process by filing the original will with the court and filing a petition for administration with the probate court.
Under most circumstances, you will need to hire an attorney to assist you in the probate process. First, you will know you have to probate an asset when it is in the decedent's own, individual name. This includes bank accounts, stocks, bonds, land and more.
In Florida, probate must usually be initiated a short time after death. The will, if there is one, must be filed with the court within 10 days of the death. Even though there is no legal penalty for missing this window, it's very important to file promptly to avoid unnecessary delays in the probate process.
For formal administration, Florida law typically requires you to hire a probate attorney. However, you generally don't need to hire a probate attorney if the estate is very small or if you plan to file for an alternative version of probate, like summary administration or disposition without administration.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Probate in Florida Formal administration typically takes 12 to 15 months to complete. Summary administration can take less than a month. However, the probate process can take longer if disputes or other difficulties arise.
Under most circumstances, you will need to hire an attorney to assist you in the probate process. First, you will know you have to probate an asset when it is in the decedent's own, individual name. This includes bank accounts, stocks, bonds, land and more.
You can file the original will in person at any of our courthouse locations or by mail, to the attention of our probate division at P.O. Box 4667, West Palm Beach, FL 33402. You must include a certified copy of the death certificate, or other document that will confirm the date of death, when filing the will.
ALTHOUGH YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY FOR CERTAIN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS, ONLY AN ATTORNEY CAN GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU CHOOSE TO PROCEED WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY, AT ANY TIME IN YOUR CASE YOU MAY OPT TO HIRE ONE.
