An Affidavit of Heirs or Affidavit of Heirship is a sworn statement, given under oath, that identifies the relatives who may be the heirs of a person who passes away. The Affidavit of Heirs should list the names, ages, and addresses of the decedent’s relatives, and it should indicate the date of death of any …
An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document used in some states to establish the legal heirs of a person who dies without a will. The laws surrounding heirship, intestacy, and probate can be complicated and confusing to navigate, especially while mourning the loss of a loved one. Consulting an estate attorney is key to …
We are open and available to help. Click here for a free consultation. PRACTICE AREAS Undue Influence Undue influence in families is an act of abuse, often by heirs victimizing elderly parents or family members to increase their will inheritance or trust fund distributions. Undue influence can be actual or implied, and proving undue influence …
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As a pretermitted spouse or child, you may have legal rights to an estate inheritance. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the definition of pretermitted, rights, statutes, and the litigation process. What is the definition of a pretermitted heir? Pretermitted heir simply refers to a person who may have become an heir …
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There are three primary types of lawyers who work with estate law: probate lawyers, estate lawyers, and probate litigation lawyers. While they both work in the same area of law, probate lawyers handle the probate process after an individual passes away, while estate lawyers help living clients set up wills, trusts, or other estate planning …
The death of a spouse is one of life’s most emotionally challenging events, and that sudden change can also create financial uncertainty. While many people assume surviving spouses automatically inherit everything, this is not the case in California. If your deceased spouse dies with a will, their share of community property and their separate property …
Under Florida law, when someone who owns assets in Florida passes away while residing in another state or country, the Florida property cannot be distributed through an out-of-state probate proceeding. Instead, a process called ancillary probate administration is required to pass ownership of the Florida assets to the deceased’s heirs or beneficiaries. What is Probate …
When a married person passes away, their surviving spouse has certain rights regarding the deceased spouse’s estate. Under Florida’s waiver of spousal rights statute, surviving spouses may waive some or all of these rights. What is Florida Probate Code Section 732.702? Section 732.702 is Florida’s waiver of spousal rights statute, and it details the requirements …
A pour-over will is a type of will that leaves your assets to the trustee of a trust when you pass away. Pour-over wills can be used to transfer property into a trust you created during your lifetime, known as a living trust or inter vivos (Latin for “while alive”) trust. A pour-over will can …
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