by Laurie Ohall | Nov 10, 2020 | Probate
When a person dies without a will here in Florida, they are said to have died “intestate,” and all decisions regarding their estate will be dictated by state law and the local probate court. Without a will, a judge will also bear the responsibility of choosing an...
by Laurie Ohall | Sep 24, 2020 | Probate
Florida probate lawyers often hear from individuals who were named as an Executor in a loved one’s will and are now struggling to understand their role, responsibilities, and what to do next to close out the estate. Sometimes we hear from folks who didn’t even know...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 28, 2020 | Probate
A lot of people have concerns about going through the Hillsborough County probate process after the loss of a loved one because they’ve heard it’s time-consuming and costly. What many people don’t realize, however, is that not every asset has to go through a lengthy...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
Most people have mortgages on their homes, and loved ones are often surprised that a mortgage doesn’t magically disappear when the property owner passes away. We often hear from heirs who want to know what their options are for dealing with an outstanding mortgage as...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 29, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
Florida is unique in that many of our residents split their time between our state and other parts of the country during the warmer months. As such, “snowbirds” (or even their families), may find themselves dealing with an exceptionally challenging problem during the...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 23, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate
A common concern for people who meet with a Tampa estate planning lawyer for the first time is the desire to avoid probate. Perhaps they’ve been through the process after the loss of a loved one and they now want to take steps to help their own family avoid the legal...
