by kurt | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog
Last updated: September 2026 | By Carol L. Grant, P.A., Pembroke Pines, Florida When someone dies without a will in Florida, state law decides who the heirs are. The family lists every relative in a sworn Affidavit of Heirs, which Broward County requires in all...
by kurt | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog
Last updated: September 2026 | By Carol L. Grant, P.A., Pembroke Pines, Florida DIRECT ANSWER Florida has no minimum estate value for probate. Any asset titled only in the deceased person’s name usually needs a court process to transfer. What changes with value...
by Carol Grant | Sep 10, 2026 | Blog
Filing probate in Florida means submitting the right documents, in order, to the circuit court in the county where your loved one lived. At minimum, you need the original will (if one exists), a certified death certificate, and a completed petition for administration....
by Carol Grant | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
Probate is required in Florida whenever a deceased person’s assets are titled solely in their name, with no beneficiary designation, joint owner, or funded trust already in place to transfer them. A will does not change this, it only directs how those assets get...
by Carol Grant | May 26, 2026 | Blog
Published by Carol L. Grant, P.A. | Updated June 2026 | This article reflects Florida law as of the date of publication. Probate statutes are subject to change. Consult a licensed Florida probate attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Summary administration...
by Carol Grant | May 21, 2026 | Blog
A probate attorney in Pembroke Pines Florida guides families, personal representatives, and beneficiaries through the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate. They handle the court filings, manage creditor claims, identify and value assets, and make...
