Category Archives: Creditor Lawsuits
What Creditors Get Paid from a Florida Probate Estate?
When a person dies, they often leave unpaid bills. The decedent’s probate estate is responsible for paying those bills from the available assets of the estate. This requires creditors to present a valid claim to the personal representative or administrator of the estate. And even then, there may not be sufficient assets to pay… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Creditor Claims Against Joint Bank Accounts
Married couples in Florida often hold title to real and personal property as tenants by the entirety. This is a form of joint property ownership. Essentially, each spouse holds an equal and undivided interest in the property. This means that one spouse dies, the other spouse automatically receives full title to the property without… Read More »
