Common Questions About the Florida Probate Process
Q: Does a Will help to avoid probate?
A: No, but that’s not bad. Probate is a system designed to protect beneficiaries and creditors.
Q: Can I avoid probate by jointly titling everything with my daughter/son?
A: Perhaps, but then your assets are vulnerable to creditors of your daughter/son. You don’t want to do that with all of your assets. If you are elderly and you need help handling your monthly expenses you may want to jointly title a checking account with your daughter/son. Or, you could also appoint your daughter/son your Attorney In Fact in a “Power of Attorney” so she/he could write your checks for you.
How do I begin probate?
- Gather document(s)
- Phone this office at (727) 723-4942
- Be prepared to e-mail, fax, or hand deliver the documents to this office.
If you have further questions about the Clearwater Florida probate process, please call us at (727) 723-4942 or consider making an appointment to meet and discuss, as we understand each probate is unique. In the meantime, feel free to learn more about Florida Attorney, Daniel Kortenhaus and his Florida probate history of Clearwater Probate.