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Skilled Solutions For Probate And Estate Matters

When someone in Florida passes away with (or without) a will, their assets pass through probate. Probate can be complex, especially when someone contests a will. Anyone can find themselves tied into the probate process, and under some scenarios, family members may be at odds with one another during this highly emotional time.

Navigating this often complicated and stressful process as an estate’s personal representative isn’t easy. Attorney Hegel Laurent at Laurent Law Office, P.L., understands how the last thing you want to do after the loss of a loved one is handle difficult legal matters. He will guide you through the steps and ease the burden off your shoulders.

Understanding The South Florida Probate Process

Wills are excellent estate planning tools, allowing you to designate who will receive your assets when you are gone. The probate courts oversee this process, but they have several other duties before your assets are retitled to your heirs, including:

  • Appointing a personal representative (which can also be designated in a will)
  • Identifying and locating assets
  • Validating the will to ensure its legality
  • Notifying creditors
  • Reimbursing the deceased’s creditors

Depending on the degree of estate planning conducted by the deceased, you may be unable to access accounts, find critical documents or face a series of creditors who expect to be reimbursed by the estate. Mr. Laurent will assist you through the formal administration process and provide critical legal advice throughout.

Even after you understand the larger purpose of estate administration, there may still be a need for valuing assets, notifying creditors appropriately, paying them and even applying for a federal tax ID number for the estate.

Being the personal representative of a Tri-Counties estate, sometimes called an executor, is an immense responsibility. You have a fiduciary duty to the deceased, the estate and its heirs. The skilled lawyer at Laurent Law Office, P.L., will assist you until the probate process is complete.

Knowledgeable Probate Guidance

Don’t let the probate process overwhelm you during what’s already an emotional time. Let Mr. Laurent support you through the steps and help resolve any issues and disputes that may come up along the way.

Contact the firm at 786-591-7418 or send an email through the online form. Mr. Laurent serves clients throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.