 Our Board Certified attorneys can assist you in taking all of the necessary steps to properly administer a decedent’s estate. Board Certification is the highest level of recognition given by the Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas approved for certification by the Florida Supreme Court including professionalism and ethics in practice. This designation signifies that an attorney meets standards of competency and knowledge in certain areas of the law. Thus, we will help you follow the letter of the law as well as ensure that the decedent’s intentions are fulfilled to the extent possible.
Numerous laws and rules govern Estate Administration. It is important that you have an attorney with an intricate knowledge of estate and gift tax laws. At the Keane Law Firm, Chartered we have an attorney Board Certified as a Specialist in Tax Law. With our help, you will meet the strict deadlines and reporting requirements.
Probate
The probate process can be lengthy and complicated. Specifically, before assets are distributed a will must be presented to the probate court. During the probate process, legal title to the decedent’s property is transferred to the beneficiaries of the will. We can assist you through each step of the probate process. Let us relieve you of this burden so that you can focus on your personal needs during this difficult time.
Here are some of the ways that our attorneys can assist a personal representative:
- Present the decedent’s will to the probate court
- Attend court hearings and prepare pleadings
- Gather and manage assets
- File an asset inventory with the probate court
- Pay debts and taxes
- Prepare federal and state estate taxes if necessary
- See to the proper accounting
- Handle creditor claims against the estate
- Distribute the assets to heirs and beneficiaries
We know that this is an emotional time for everyone involved. We will assist you with both professionalism and compassion. Our knowledge and experience will expedite the estate administration process, allowing you and your family to move forward.
Trust administration
A trust goes through a process called trust administration. The exact nature of the administration process will depend on the decedent’s assets, both the type and the value. Federal taxes must be deducted and title to the assets must be changed.
There are many different types of trusts. Our Board Certified attorneys will guide you through the process as the assets are appraised and inventoried.
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