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Do you need professional help with a probate case?<\/strong> Then we can help you. At Jurado & Associates, P.A we have worked in hundreds of probate cases that required summary, formal or ancillary administration. Therefore, we have the experience you need, and with our results-driven approach to probate cases, you can expect to obtain the best results. Give us a call at (305) 921-0976<\/a> to receive expert guidance on probate law in Florida to win your case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have also built this practical guide to explain to you how Florida probate law works, in order to bring you a proper overview of the process and explain how we can help you to win your case.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 – Discover the Glossary of Probate Law in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people have a hard time when they face a probate situation due to the legal terms and complex jargon involved in the process. Hence, it is crucial to understand the most common probate-related terms before filing the paperwork in court. Our lawyers at Jurado & Associates, P.A, will help you to navigate through the entire probate process, by translating complex terms into simple words, in order to keep you fully informed and aware of what we are doing with your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Probate Court <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the term itself suggests, this term refers to a court with competence in a jurisdiction to judge matters of probate and the administration of estates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Administration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This term refers to the legal distribution of the decedent’s assets in probate court after the owner of the estate subject to probate passes away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Representative \/ Executor  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A personal representative<\/a> is a person or entity legally appointed to execute the decedent’s estate and oversee the distribution of assets once probate proceedings are complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, the term “executor” refers to someone appointed by the decedent in the last will or designated by the court to administer the decedent’s estate. Ultimately, both terms are often used interchangeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneficiary According to Probate Law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In probate, a beneficiary (or beneficiaries) is an individual or a group of individuals that were appointed using a last will\/estate planning<\/a> tool to receive a specific amount of assets upon the decedent’s passing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice of Administration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is a formal document given to beneficiaries and other interested parties to inform them about specific details regarding the probate proceedings. This notice is required by law in Florida and personal representatives are responsible for providing it whenever it is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

County Clerk of Court <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not to be confused with a clerk serving in the courtroom, the County Clerk of Court provides various services such as court services in support of the local judiciary system. During probate, most hearings will likely take place at the County Clerk of Court in the County in which the decedent resided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 – Understand the Definition of Probate Law in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Probate is a court-supervised process that occurs after someone dies owning assets in Florida. In short, it is possible to divide the probate process into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n