Monthly Archives: May 2026
Can a Personal Representative Be Held Personally Liable Beyond the Value of the Estate for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
Handling an estate is a legal responsibility. A personal representative, whether named as an executor under a will or appointed by the court as an administrator, is usually trusted to gather assets, pay debts, and distribute what remains according to Florida law. However, when that responsibility is mishandled, problems can arise. If beneficiaries and… Read More »
How To Tell if a Will Is Invalid Under Florida Law
Just because your loved one created a will, it doesn’t mean it will be treated as the final word on how their estate should be treated. Small mistakes or serious concerns about how the will was created can lead to disputes in probate court. If something is off, it may be worth taking a… Read More »
Breaking a Buyer-Broker Agreement: How One Buyer Was Ordered To Pay $24,000
Real estate transactions involve a lot of moving parts, and most buyers focus on the property, not the paperwork they sign during the process. However, those agreements matter a lot. A recent Florida arbitration decision shows just how serious things can get when one party ignores the terms of an exclusive agreement. In this… Read More »
Which Assets Must Go Through Probate in Florida, and Which Ones Don’t?
When someone passes away, their estate may go through probate, a court-supervised process that oversees and distributes a deceased person’s property. A common misconception is that every asset automatically becomes part of probate after someone dies. In Florida, however, some assets pass straight to beneficiaries without court involvement, while others must go through probate… Read More »
What Happens to Assets Not Listed in a Florida Will?
Discovering that a loved one left behind assets not mentioned in their will can leave you confused. You probably assumed the Will covered everything, only to realize certain accounts, property, or valuables were never listed. This situation is more common than most people think. People open new accounts, purchase property, and forget to update… Read More »
