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In Florida — especially in Miami — homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations play an outsized role in probate. Monthly assessments do not stop at

When someone dies owning property with a mortgage, probate does not pause the loan. Interest continues to accrue, payments remain due, and lenders retain their

In Florida, executors (personal representatives) are not automatically responsible for paying a deceased person’s debts out of their own pocket. However, that protection disappears quickly

Executors in Florida probate are sometimes surprised to learn that a court can require them to post a fiduciary bond before granting authority. A bond

Executors in Florida are responsible for more than distributing assets. They are legally responsible for tax compliance during probate. When tax filings are late, incomplete,

Beneficiary lawsuits are one of the biggest risks facing executors in Florida probate. Most lawsuits are not about theft or fraud — they are about

Serving as an executor (personal representative) in Florida is not an honorary role. It is a fiduciary position with real personal liability exposure. Executors can

Yes — Florida probate can be reopened after an estate is closed, but only under narrow circumstances. Probate courts do not reopen estates lightly. The

Florida probate is deadline-driven. Executors (personal representatives) are expected to act promptly, follow statutory timelines, and comply with court orders. When deadlines are missed, the

Being named as an executor in a will does not automatically grant authority in Florida. Probate courts independently review and approve every proposed personal representative

Before a Florida probate case can be filed, the court expects the estate to be document-ready. Missing or incorrect paperwork is one of the most

Being named an executor (called a personal representative under Florida law) comes with immediate legal responsibilities. The first 30 days of Florida probate are critical.