What Is a Letter of Testamentary? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq.May 10, 2021 When a loved one dies, someone has to take over and divide their estate. If the deceased has a will, they probably have named an executor (also known as a personal representative here in Florida)....
What Does It Mean When a Probate Case Has a “Final Accounting”? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 6th, 2021 In Florida probate cases, one of the biggest potential sticking points is the final accounting. This is especially true when the probate is contested, or...
Why Does Probate Take So Long (and What Can You Do to Speed It Up)? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 22, 2021 Even if you make a last will and testament, your estate will still go through probate, which is the court-supervised process of authenticating the will. ...
Who Are the Parties Involved in the Probate or Administration Process? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 5, 2021 Transcript BARRY E. HAIMO, ESQ.: If an estate is going to go through probate proceedings, some of the parties involved will be the personal representative of...
Florida Probate: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 25, 2021 Most people don’t know a whole lot about Florida probate. After all, it’s only something that comes up when someone close to you passes away. Because of this, many aren’t...
What Happens If I Owe Money to Someone Who Died? Do I Have to Pay? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 4, 2021 [BEGIN TRANSCRIPTION] HAIMO: When a person dies, anyone who owes them money will be referred to as a creditor of the estate. So yes, you will still owe not them...
