by Laurie Ohall | Jul 11, 2022 | Probate
The death of a loved one is always overwhelming. Even in instances when you might have seen it coming, the reality of losing someone you care about always comes as a shock. While it may be impossible to feel prepared for the grief you will experience, there are ways...
by Laurie Ohall | Dec 15, 2021 | Probate
Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your spouse, children, and other loved ones after you pass away. You can use a will to dictate exactly how you would like your finances and assets to be handled and distributed upon your death....
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 9, 2021 | Probate
Probate is the legal process of settling someone’s estate when they die. A court will review the decedent’s will and authorize the executor of the estate to pay any debts or taxes the estate may owe and distribute assets to the designated beneficiaries. If a decedent...
by Laurie Ohall | Oct 8, 2021 | Probate
It may seem like an easy choice to decide who will administer your estate when you are gone. You may be thinking of appointing a relative you trust, or it may be your own lawyer. You know that your final wishes will be left in someone else’s hands, so you want those...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 15, 2021 | Probate
Our Hillsborough County probate lawyers know the steps to take after the loss a loved one can be overwhelming, but requesting a death certificate is a great place to get started. You will need a death certificate to complete many of the administrative tasks that you...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 8, 2021 | Probate
After the loss of a loved one, we often hear from family members who are overwhelmed or confused by the probate process necessary to administer his or her estate. How to navigate Hillsborough County probate really depends on the value of the assets left behind in the...
