How to Probate and Settle an Estate in Florida

by Nickel, Gudrun M.

• ISBN13: 9781572483545
• ISBN10: 1572483547
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

Probate is a formal and often complex court process used to distribute a decedent's property. How to Probate and Settle an Estate in Florida will help you understand, prepare for, and work through the steps necessary to manage this process with less stress and confusion.

Author Biography

Gudrun Maria Nickel received her law degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. She is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Montana

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books	p. vii
Introduction	p. xi
An Overview of Probate	p. 1
When Probate Is Necessary
Different Probate Procedures
Types of Ownership of Property
Property Subject to Probate
Representing the Estate
Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Nonresident Decedent
Filing Fees
Execution of Documents
Length of Probate
Simple Probate
Using an Attorney
Finding an Attorney
Other Things to Do
Formal Administration	p. 13
The Probate Process
Petition for Administration with Will
Notice of Petition for Administration with Will
Oath of Personal Representative
Designation of Resident Agent
Oath of Witness
Commission
Lost or Misplaced Will
Death Certificate
Filing Fees
Bond
Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Personal Representative
Letters of Administration
Notice of Administration
Notice to Creditors
When Debts Exceed Assets
Administering the Estate
IRS Form SS-4
Inventory
Inventory and Exempt Property
Homestead
Spouse's Share
Preliminary Notice and Report
Adversary Proceedings
Order of Payment
Unclaimed Property
(Final) Accounting of Personal Representative and Petition for Discharge
Receipt of Beneficiaries
Order of Discharge
Tax Returns
Small Estate Summary Administration	p. 41
Oath of Witness
Commission
The Petition
Death Certificate
Filing Fees
Order of Summary Administration
Preliminary Notice and Report
Notice to Creditors
Converting from Formal Administration to Summary Administration
Disposition of Personal Property without Administration	p. 49
Income Tax Refunds
Glossary	p. 53
Florida Statutes	p. 59
Florida Probate Rules	p. 103
Florida Probate Checklists	p. 121
Blank Forms	p. 125
Index	p. 201
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