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Reset filtersEstate Administration•May 2, 2022•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Estate administrators have important duties after a person dies. In addition to paying debts and distributing assets, administrators must also take care of the federal taxes of the decedent and their estate. General duties Probate and estate administration duties begin shortly after a person dies. Afterward, a probate proceeding may be opened within a specified…
Estate Administration•Mar 31, 2022•By Cynthia I. Waisman
One of the most effective methods of challenging a will in Florida is to prove that one or more beneficiaries exercised undue influence over the maker with the intent of receiving favorable treatment in the will. Defending against such an allegation can be difficult, but it is not impossible. The background In the 1971 case…
Estate Administration•Mar 3, 2022•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Many parents leave money to their children in their will. And while the parents may expect that they will be alive as their child grows into adulthood and beyond, sadly sometimes parents pass away before their child is grown. This means that the child will inherit per their parents will. But is the minor simply…
Estate Administration•Feb 15, 2022•By Cynthia I. Waisman
When a person passes away, an executor will step in to administer the estate of the decedent (deceased) and act on the estate’s behalf. Executors are often responsible for several tasks including: identify and manage estate assets File the will Pay debts File tax returns Use estate funds to pay expenses Distribute assets to beneficiaries…
Estate Administration•Jan 11, 2022•By Cynthia I. Waisman
When Florida residents die without a will, their estate must go through the probate process. As part of this process, a personal representative is appointed. A personal representative is typically a close family member, but it may also be an institution, such as a bank. In its most basic terms, a personal representative handles your…
Estate Administration•Oct 20, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman
For Florida residents, estate planning is essential for many reasons. Fundamentally, having a comprehensive estate plan will protect the person’s loved ones and ensure that the assets go where the person – the testator – wants them to. They certainly do not want to leave a litany of issues and challenges behind that can delay…
Estate Administration•Oct 1, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman
People generally do not like to think about their own mortality,, but since it is inevitable, it is important to plan while people are able to do so. It is important that people have their property pass on to the people they want to have it after they pass away. This can be accomplished in…
Estate Administration•Jul 6, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Estate planning should include careful consideration of the person you select to execute the wishes in your will. Effective probate and estate administration can depend on the person you select as executor for your estate. Basics An estate is everything that a person owns when they die such as financial accounts, real estate, and personal…
Estate Administration•Dec 28, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman
An estate administrator or executor must exercise many responsibilities after a person dies. Handling a deceased person’s bank account is one of the first duties involved in probate and estate administration. What happens first A bank or financial institution holding a deceased person’s account may ze accounts held by one person after they are notified…
Estate Administration•Dec 16, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman
The probate process can play a significant role in the administration of an estate. It can also be a costly and time-consuming process that many estate planners and families may wish to avoid which is why estate planners should be familiar with probate basics. Probate process basics The most basic description of the probate process…