Under Florida law, probate is a required step that must be taken to protect the beneficiaries of most estates. Our legal team at the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq. will handle all complex probate paperwork. We assist in applying for summary administration orders of probate, petition for homestead exemption status, and file requests for any other appropriate protections on behalf of our clients. All applicable Florida state filing and recording fees are covered under our reasonable pricing for probate administration. For fast, comprehensive probate work, contact a Florida probate lawyer at the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq..
Orders for Summary Administration of Probate
Any beneficiary of an estate can file for probate. Probate ensures that each beneficiary named in an authentic will receives the assets to which they are entitled. A loved one's property can be passed on to beneficiaries in many different forms, including monetary gifts, personal property such as jewelry, bank accounts, stocks, and real property. Before any property is divided from the estate, beneficiaries must file for a summary administration of probate. This is the official legal document that clearly outlines the assets each beneficiary will receive.
Authenticating Older Wills
When a clear, recent will exists, there is little that may hinder the prompt receipt of an order for summary administration. But when a will is older, and the authenticity is less clear, our legal team at the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq. works to properly verify older wills.
Homestead Exemption Status
In cases where a close family member or loved one currently resides at a property that is designated part of a decedent's estate, attorney Maximilian Smith, Esq. can help file a petition for homestead exemption status. This protection will prevent a person's current home from falling into the hands of the IRS and other creditors.
Learn more about our firm's experienced service in probate administration. For a free initial consultation, contact a Florida probate lawyer at the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq. today.
At the Law Office of Maximilian Smith, Esq., Winter Park, Florida, we practice criminal defense, family law, and probate. We serve clients from Orlando, Pine Hills, Fairview Shores, Lockhart, Eatonville, Maitland, Fern Park, Altamonte Springs, Jamestown, Goldenrod, Aloma, Union Park, Azalea Park, Casselberry, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, and Longwood. Our legal team practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, Lake County, and Volusia County.
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