DIY Probate: A layperson's guide to probate in Florida - Paperback

by J. D. M. B. a. DeVries (Author)

Contrary to popular belief, the presence of a will does not mean there will be no need for the probate process. Estate planners know this and when you hire an experienced one, you can by-pass the probate process. When this is not the case, however, and probate becomes inevitable, you should know that the process does not need to be complicated. As long as the necessary forms are filed, required persons are notified and proper procedures are followed; it can be over in a few months.This DIY Probate Book informs you where all the legal practitioners and agents will prefer that you pay a consultancy fee before they speak to you. Armed with this book, you can choose how you want to go about the administration of an estate that must go through the probate process. While the State of Florida requires that you must hire an attorney because probate could become complex for the non-lawyer, it wouldn't hurt if you knew what goes on during probate before it starts.This book is written in the most layman terms because the author understands that law and its jargon can be hard to understand. The book has been divided into 4 sections dealing with specific aspects of probate. The structure of the Table of Contents allows you to skip to the section, chapter, or page that most addresses the questions you have.The information you need before you hire an attorney is right here and you can get started today!