Clearwater, Florida attorney

Estates

Elder Law Services

Out of state issues: Since the United States has so many great places to live, we find ourselves moving from place to place over the years. When a person passes away in one state and leaves assets such as bank accounts or real estate in another state, there is a special procedure require called ancillary administration. We have handled many similar situations, often not requiring the beneficiaries to travel to Florida. This can save unnecessary lost time from work and other obligations for our clients.

Overseas probate issues: Sometimes our loved ones pass away leaving assets in the United States. This firm helps clients to recapture the remaining funds, real estate or personal items left when someone dies abroad and distribute them to the beneficiaries. If such assets are not claimed within a certain time frame, they often will become the property of the government without further action. By hiring an attorney as soon as knowledge is learned that there are assets in the United States, those assets can be saved from becoming government property and distributed to loved ones of the deceased person. We have successfully handled many cases in this situation without requiring parties to travel to the United States.

Probate and Trust litigation: Unfortunately, families either become closer or become divided when someone passes away. When division between family and beneficiaries occurs, it often results in litigation in the court system. This firm has experience assisting families to sort out the mundane details of an estate, who are the beneficiaries and what share they receive. Even when families become estranged, and are at odds with each other we are here to help move the case along towards the best possible resolution.

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Cynthia I. Waisman