What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies During Probate in Florida? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 5th, 2022 Probate administration is a common process for many estates in Florida. But what happens when a named beneficiary dies before the probate process is complete? And...
How Florida Probate Affects Adopted Children By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 28, 2022 In the state of Florida, the estate of anyone who dies without a will is subject to probate. And even if the deceased had a will and had assets in their name without a designated...
5 Ways to Avoid Probate in New York By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 14, 2022 If you are taking the time to plan your estate, you probably have your beneficiaries’ best interests in mind. So the last thing you’d want is for your estate to get tied up in probate. New...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Letters of Administration in Florida By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 31, 2022 Are you a family member or personal representative of someone who has recently passed away in Florida? If so, you may be wondering what the next steps are in...
The Marlon Brando Will: An Estate Planning Lesson By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq.March 21, 2022 More than a decade has passed since the famous actor Marlon Brando died. But those tumultuous years of posthumous court battles from the Marlon Brando will are still memorable to...
What NY Snowbirds Need to Know About Ancillary Probate By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 17, 2022 Are you one of the many fortunate New Yorkers who call Florida your home away from home for part of the year? If so, you probably own a condo, timeshare, or other real...