A Florida probate attorney is hired to administer the estate of the decedent and works alongside the Personal Representative (who must be appointed by the court) and the probate court. 

As part of this representation, the attorney will manage responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare court documents and pleadings,
• Determine the legal beneficiaries and the legal creditors,
• Marshall the assets of the decedent and prepare an inventory,
• Gather appraisals where needed for real estate and business interests,
• Make sure legal debts are paid,
• Settle any remaining tax bills that need to be paid, and
• Search for unknown assets and creditors.

Your Florida probate attorney may even settle any disputes that may arise among beneficiaries or heirs and handle potential conflicts that arise.

The probate laws vary between the states, and even between the jurisdictions in Florida. Finding a Florida probate attorney who serves your local community can prove invaluable. She will not only know the local laws and regulations but can give you legal advice based on her experience in the community. She will have a deep understanding of local statutes, procedures, and court systems, and have local relationships including the judges, court staff, and other professionals involved in the legal process. 

We know this article may raise more questions than it answers. In our law firm, we work to protect your peace of mind, especially when a loved one passes. When thinking of the future regarding the probate you may need to handle a loved one’s affairs, it is essential that you have a law firm that you can trust to help you prepare everything you need. The expert attorneys at Menéndez Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, provide you with the highest level of professionalism and responsiveness to ensure you get the personal attention you deserve when planning out the future of your estate and so much more. Do not wait to contact us today!