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Probate Attorney Malpractice: What Happens When Your Lawyer Makes Mistakes
Legal Remedies and Professional Liability When Probate Representation Goes Wrong Probate is unforgiving. Deadlines are strict, fiduciary duties are heavy, and one mistake can wreck

How to Choose Between a Probate Attorney and an Estate Administration Firm
Solo Practitioner vs. Larger Firm — What Actually Matters in a Florida Probate Case Choosing who handles a probate case isn’t a cosmetic decision. It’s

Probate Attorney’s Duty to Creditors: Balancing Beneficiary and Creditor Rights
The Creditor Claims Process and the Attorney’s Responsibility to Keep the Estate Compliant Most beneficiaries believe probate is about “their inheritance.” They rarely think about

When Can a Probate Attorney Withdraw from Representation?
Ethical Withdrawal and Client Relationship Termination in Florida Probate Most people assume a probate attorney is “locked in” for the entire case once hired. Not

Probate Attorney Fees in Florida: Understanding the Statutory Compensation Structure
A Detailed Breakdown of Presumptively Reasonable Fees by Estate Size Most families walk into probate with zero understanding of how attorney fees actually work —

Avoiding Probate Attorney Conflicts of Interest: What You Need to Know
Ethical Considerations When Representing Multiple Family Members in a Florida Probate Probate is already messy — emotionally, financially, and legally. Add in a probate attorney

Probate for Residents Who Die Outside Florida: Jurisdiction Issues
Domicile Determination and Multi-State Probate Problems Families Don’t Anticipate When someone who lives in Florida dies while traveling, staying with family, receiving medical care out

How Probate Attorneys Work with CPAs and Financial Advisors
A Collaborative Estate Administration Approach That Prevents Mistakes and Delays Probate isn’t just a legal process — it’s a financial one. Estates involve taxes, valuations,

Probate Attorney’s Role in Will Contest Litigation
Defending or Challenging Will Validity in High-Conflict Florida Estates Will contests are the most explosive part of probate. When someone believes a will is unfair,

What Happens When Multiple Wills Are Discovered During Probate?
Competing Testamentary Documents and How Florida Courts Resolve Them Few things derail a probate case faster than discovering more than one will. Families expect a

Probate for Non-US Citizens Who Own Florida Property
Special Considerations for Foreign Nationals Who Die Owning Real Estate in Florida Foreign nationals invest heavily in Florida real estate — especially in Miami, Fort

How Probate Attorneys Handle Missing Heirs and Unknown Beneficiaries
Search Procedures and Intestate Complications Families Don’t See Coming Few situations complicate a Florida probate case faster than a missing heir. When someone dies and