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Losing a loved one is hard. Dealing with the legal system shouldn’t make it harder.
If you’ve been named executor or trustee—or are simply trying to make sense of a loved one’s estate—you don’t have to do it alone.
Losing a loved one is hard. Dealing with the legal system shouldn’t make it harder.
If you’ve been named executor or trustee—or are simply trying to make sense of a loved one’s estate—you don’t have to do it alone.
In Florida, probate is the legal process used to validate a will, pay debts, and distribute assets. Sounds simple—but without the right help, it can quickly turn into a legal maze.
• Miss one deadline? You could face court penalties.
• Mismanage assets? You might be personally liable.
• Family disputes? They can turn probate into a full-blown legal battle.
You don’t need that stress while grieving. Our experienced probate attorneys guide you through every step—with clarity, speed, and compassion.
You don’t have to face this alone. Whether you’re an executor trying to do the right thing, a beneficiary feeling left out, or a family member questioning the process. We’re here to help. Click here for more information.
Call (305) 707-7126 to speak with a probate litigation attorney today
Or schedule your personal probate strategy call here. We’ll reach out with next steps
When you work with our team, you get:
A dedicated legal guide—not just a document processor
Clear timelines, communication, and transparency
Smart strategies to avoid unnecessary court delays and legal traps
Confidence that your loved one’s wishes are honored
Here’s what happens when a loved one passes away with assets in their name alone:
Step-by-Step Florida Probate Process
From family tensions to legal roadblocks, our probate attorneys know how to resolve conflict and restore clarity. If things aren’t adding up, we’ll get to the truth.
Speak to our team today at (305) 707-7126
Or schedule your personal probate strategy call here. We’ll reach out with next steps
Formal Administration:
Florida’s standard probate process, generally used when summary administration is unavailable or a personal representative is required.
Summary Administration:
A streamlined process available if the decedent died more than two years ago or the Florida probate estate is valued at $150,000 or less, excluding property exempt from creditor claims, for deaths on or after July 1, 2026.
Ancillary Probate:
A Florida probate proceeding for out-of-state decedents who owned property in Florida.
Even straightforward cases can go sideways. Here’s where most families get stuck:
Strict court timelines must be followed. One mistake can delay probate or trigger legal consequences for the executor.
Grief can bring out conflict. If someone challenges the will, our litigation team is ready to defend your loved one’s wishes in court.
You must notify creditors properly and reject or pay claims by law. Mishandling this opens the door to lawsuits or liability.
Real estate, businesses, or investment accounts require expert management. We know how to handle it all efficiently and legally.
Even straightforward cases can go sideways. Here’s where most families get stuck:
Strict court timelines must be followed. One mistake can delay probate or trigger legal consequences for the executor.
Grief can bring out conflict. If someone challenges the will, our litigation team is ready to defend your loved one’s wishes in court.
You must notify creditors properly and reject or pay claims by law. Mishandling this opens the door to lawsuits or liability.
Real estate, businesses, or investment accounts require expert management. We know how to handle it all efficiently and legally.
If your loved one had a revocable living trust, probate might be avoided—but that doesn’t mean it’s automatic or easy.
We help successor trustees:
Interpret and follow the trust correctly
Distribute assets according to the trust’s terms
Navigate tax obligations and legal duties
Avoid trustee liability or beneficiary disputes
Our litigation team is ready to fight for your rights and protect your loved one’s wishes—whether you’re the executor, a beneficiary, or an interested party.
Call us today at (305) 707-7126 to schedule a confidential Probate Strategy Session
Or schedule your personal probate strategy call here. We’ll reach out with next steps
If your loved one had a revocable living trust, probate might be avoided—but that doesn’t mean it’s automatic or easy.
We help successor trustees:
Interpret and follow the trust correctly
Distribute assets according to the trust’s terms
Navigate tax obligations and legal duties
Avoid trustee liability or beneficiary disputes
Our litigation team is ready to fight for your rights and protect your loved one’s wishes—whether you’re the executor, a beneficiary, or an interested party.
Call us today at (305) 707-7126 to schedule a confidential Probate Strategy Session
Or schedule your personal probate strategy call here. We’ll reach out with next steps
Probate is the court-supervised process for identifying and administering a decedent’s probate assets, addressing valid claims and expenses, and distributing the remaining property under the will or, if there is no valid will, Florida intestacy law.
Many uncontested Florida probate administrations take approximately six to twelve months. The timing depends on the procedure used, the nature of the assets, creditor claims, tax matters, disputes, and the court’s schedule. Some summary administrations may be completed more quickly
Costs vary by estate size and complexity. Court fees, legal fees, and administrative costs can add up—but expert help often saves time and money in the long run.
Yes—especially if the estate involves real estate, large assets, or family conflict. An attorney ensures the process is handled correctly and efficiently.
Trusts avoid probate but still require careful management. Trustees must follow the trust’s instructions and Florida law. We help ensure compliance, efficiency, and peace of mind.
Because ownership and decision-making authority may be frozen until the court approves certain actions.
Not always. A trust must be properly set up and funded to work as intended.
No. Once someone passes away, the plan must be administered as written, even if it causes problems.
You did the right thing. You created an estate plan. Yet for many business owners, the plan fails at death—triggering conflict, delays, tax exposure, or even the loss of the business.
Here’s why it happens.
A business is not just another asset.
When operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and buy-sell provisions aren’t aligned with the estate plan, they override it. The result? The estate plan says one thing. The business documents say another. At death, that disconnect becomes costly.
Many plans transfer ownership but ignore control. Who runs the business the next day? Who can make decisions, sign contracts, or sell? If control isn’t clearly addressed, families end up in disputes—and courts get involved.
Businesses are often valuable but cash-poor. Without liquidity planning, estates struggle to cover taxes, debts, payroll, and operating costs. Families are then forced to sell interests, accept bad deals, or shut the business down. disputes—and courts get involved.
Businesses evolve. Estate plans often don’t. New partners, new entities, and new revenue streams can quietly invalidate an old plan—until death exposes every gap at once.
Most estate plans don’t fail because business owners did nothing.
They fail because the plan didn’t reflect how the business actually operates.
At Trust Counsel, we integrate your business structure, control, tax strategy, and estate plan into one cohesive plan, so your business survives, your family is protected, and your legacy continues.
Trust Counsel helped me put a clear plan in place so ownership and leadership transitions are handled without disruption. Knowing the business and the people who depend on it are protected gives me real peace of mind.
Maria G.,
Miami, FL
I thought my business was protected, until I realized ownership transitions weren’t clearly defined. Trust Counsel helped me put a clear plan in place so the right people stay in control. Now I have real peace of mind.
Jason K.,
Coral Gables, FL
Let’s Plan For Your Future!
Call us today at (305) 707-7126 to schedule a confidential Probate Strategy Session
Let’s Plan For Your Future!
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