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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, so having to navigate the legal system can make the process even more difficult. At Carryl Law Firm, we are here to guide you through the complexities of the probate process. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you and your family during this difficult time.

What is the Probate Process in Florida?

Probate is a court supervised process through which a deceased person’s assets are identified and distributed, the decedent’s debts are paid, and distributing the decedent’s assets are distributed to their beneficiaries, if they did not have a will.
In Florida, there are two main types of probate administrations, formal administration and summary administration. There is also a less common process, Disposition of Personal Property Without Administration, this process is not supervised by a court.
  • Formal Administration – the formal administration process is used when the deceased’s estate assets exceed $75,000 and the decedent has been deceased for more than two years, and is highly supervised by a court.
  • Summary Administration – the summary administration process is a more expedited process than formal administration and is used if the deceased’s estate assets are under $75,000, and the decedent has been deceased for more than two years.
The assets that are subject to the probate process include, but are not limited to:
  • A bank or investment account in the decedent’s sole name.
  • A life insurance policy, annuity contract, or an individual retirement account.
  • Real estate titled in the decedent’s sole name.

Contact Carryl Law Firm Today for Assistance with the Probate Process

Navigating the probate process can be complex and difficult, but it serves a crucial role to ensure the decedent’s assets are properly distributed and all affairs are settled. Contact the Carryl Law Firm today to learn more about how we can help you during the probate process.

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Nicholas Carryl is an authoritative South Florida estate planning and probate attorney whose credentials establish his sectoral expertise, including a Juris Doctor (JD), magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University and a Post-graduate Diploma in Taxation with Distinction from the University of London. Further demonstrating his extensive legal education, he also holds the Legal Education Certificate (LEC), the Caribbean equivalent of a JD. His authority is maintained through active membership in key professional bodies, including InterActive Legal, a leading knowledge hub for estate planning specialists.