Should I Avoid Probate?

After losing a loved one, it may seem like assets can be easily distributed but it may take longer than you anticipate. In this probate video, Howard Stross explains why probate takes so long when settling an estate.

When a loved one has passed away, the estate will need to be administered and distributed among the beneficiaries. In this video, Howard Stross discusses the #1 cause of hard feelings in a family after the death of a family member.

When settling the estate of a loved one who has passed, you may encounter a beneficiary form. In this video, Howard Stross discusses what the beneficiary designations are in probate.

Howard Stross discusses if there is a time that you would want to probate an estate after losing a loved one.

Howard Stross discusses why there is Probate in relation to an estate and settling an estate of a person who has passed away. This includes distributing the assets and property of the deceased person.

In this legal tips video, Howard Stross discusses Probate Law and answers the question of whether having joint accounts can help during probate or in the settling of an estate. Joint ownership may be with a spouse or other family member.

In this video, Howard Stross discusses ways to shorten the time to probate an estate or settle an estate faster. Organizing items to help with the trust administration is helpful as well as regularly maintaining a funded trust.

In this legal tips video, Howard Stross of Stross Law Firm, P.A., discusses maintaining a Trust as part of the Peace of Mind Program through Stross Law Firm. There is so much that is involved with maintaining a trust and the POM program allows the attorneys at Stross Law Firm, P.A. to help you ...

In this legal tips video, Howard Stross of Stross Law Firm, P.A., discusses Probate Law and answers the question of whether having a trust will help avoid probate. A trust can be helpful to avoid probate if properly planned and implemented. However, establishing a trust is not enough.

When a loved one passes away, heirs may want to know how much it will cost to probate or settle the estate. In this video, Howard Stross of Stross Law Firm, P.A. discusses details about the costs of probate in Florida. In addition to the lawyer and filing fees, there will be emotional costs and time.