Broward County Probate Attorney

What happens when someone dies in Florida?

Florida Law 732.901 requires that the custodian of a will must deposit that document with the clerk of the court within 10 days after receiving information of the death of the testator. Thereafter, the person(s) named in the will, or any interested person, can petition the Court for appointment as the personal representative of the estate. If there is no will, Florida law sets forth the party(s) who are to receive the assets of the estate and an order of priority determining who can serve as the personal representative. If you are named as the personal representative in a will for a deceased Broward County resident or believe that you have priority to act as a personal representative, please contact Larry Tolchinsky to help guide you through the probate process.

Larry has 17 years of experience handling probate administrations for deceased residents of Broward County and all of South Florida, and has the necessary knowledge and experience to guide personal representatives through the probate process.

For those visitors and clients who would like more information about probate, we have provided additional resources for you to read and review.  That information includes a discussion of the Florida probate process, and for those interested in learning more about Broward County Probate, we have prepared a supplemental summary on that topic as well.  Additionally, please feel free to read our blog, About Florida Probate.  It addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about the Florida probate process.

If after reviewing this information, you still have questions or you would like to retain the services of a Broward Probate Lawyer, contact Larry Tolchinsky today for a free consultation.

Larry handles Probate matters for clients located in Hallandale, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Davie, Dania Beach and all other cities in Broward County and South Florida.

Read: How to Remove a Deceased Person’s Name from a Deed

Topics Related to Broward County Probate include:

• Summary Administration
• Ancillary Probate
• Post Mortem Estate Planning
• IRS Estate Tax Filings
• Undue Influence and Lack of Capacity claims
• Will Contests
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty - Beneficiary Rights
• Elective Share
• Abuse of Power of Attorney
• Trust Litigation
• Wrongful Death Claims
• Debts owed by and to the Decedent
• Locating Heirs
• Sale of Real Property
• Management of Business Interests

Free Case Evaluation By An Experienced Broward County Probate Lawyer - Call (954) 458-8655

Contact Larry Tolchinsky to find out how he can help you. You can contact him by phone at 954-458-8655 or by e-mail through this web site to schedule an appointment and learn more about probate in Broward County. He offers a free initial consultation.

To learn more about Larry Tolchinsky, click on this link: Broward County Probate Attorney

Please feel free to fill out the “How Can We Help You?” form above for a free case evaluation or to ask any questions.

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Duties of a Florida Personal Representative
Personal Representative Duties – Continued
Florida Probate – An Outline of the Probate Process
What is Probate?
Florida Probate Laws
Florida Ancillary Probate
Personal Representative’s Qualifications to Act
Personal Representative Fees
Personal Representative Attorney Fees
Florida Probate Costs
Florida Probate Creditors
Buying and Selling Probate Property
Florida Probate Litigation
Florida Lost or Destroyed Wills
Safety Deposit Boxes Under Florida Probate Law