Fleming Island Probate Lawyer

The Florida probate process feels overwhelming for people who haven’t encountered this area of the law before. If you have been named as the executor of a loved one’s will or appointed as the estate administrator for a recently deceased family member, your duties toward the estate will involve many encounters with the county probate courts. You have a lot of questions—our Fleming Island, FL probate lawyer has answers. We explain your obligations to the probate court and help you fulfill your responsibilities. Call Sahyers Firm LLC today for a consultation.

Probate Lawyer Fleming Island, FL

Probate is the process by which the assets of a recently deceased person (referred to as their “estate”) are inventoried, valued, taxed, and distributed to that person’s heirs. If the deceased wrote a will, it should name an executor. That individual is responsible for overseeing the probate process for the estate. If someone passes away without a will, they are considered to have died “intestate,” meaning they have no designated executor of their estate. In these situations, the county probate court of the county in which the deceased lives appoints an estate administrator whose responsibilities are similar to those of the executor of the will.

If you’re in one of these positions, you probably have a lot of questions and aren’t sure where to start. Begin with a phone call to our Fleming Island probate lawyer. We can help you process your loved one’s estate and apprise you of your obligations. Our firm has considerable resources to assist you with your tasks, including relationships with professional real estate agents, specialty appraisers, and forensic accountants who can all help you determine the extent of the estate, value property it contains, and allocate appropriate portions for its heirs, either by following the terms of the will or the statutes in the Florida Estates Code.

Probate also addresses any challenges that the deceased heirs may pose. Perhaps there is an interested party not mentioned in the will who may be entitled to a portion of the inheritance, or one of the deceased’s relatives may decide to challenge the will. As the executor, you represent the estate, and may have to appear in court to address any challenges to it. Our attorneys represent you in these matters, helping you act in the best interests of the estate.

Why Legal Experience Matters In The Probate Process

Probate rules are complicated and precise. Our Fleming Island probate lawyer helps you understand them and complete all the tasks necessary to process the estate you’re responsible for. We can represent you in court, help you if there is a will contest, and provide you with timely advice throughout the probate process.

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Do you have probate questions our lawyers can answer? Call Sahyers Firm LLC today for a one-on-one discussion.