by Howard C. Stross | Feb 17, 2015 | Probate
Many people come to their estate planning attorney and say that one of their goals is avoiding probate because they believe that it takes a long time. They are worried that the probate process will tie up their property for years. However, this fear may be unfounded... by Howard C. Stross | Feb 3, 2015 | Probate
Many people have heard that avoiding probate is wise, but they don’t know what probate is. So, what is Probate? At the most basic level, probate administration is the process of paying a deceased person’s debts and then transferring assets to his or her... by Howard C. Stross | Sep 2, 2014 | Probate
As a probate attorney, I am often asked how much probate costs. Florida does not have a state income tax, which is great. However, this means that our state collects money through fees so there can be quite a few fees collected as part of the probate costs. There are... by Howard C. Stross | Jul 14, 2014 | Probate
The death of a loved one is a difficult time. Some people are overwhelmed by the thought of settling an estate. Below is a checklist of things to do: Take Care of Yourself If you are the surviving spouse, or another close family member, and the person’s death has come... by Howard C. Stross | Mar 24, 2014 | Probate
Probate administration is a court process by which a deceased person’s assets are transferred to his or her beneficiaries. However, the probate process only oversees the transfer of assets that are part of the decedent’s probate estate. Not all assets... by Howard C. Stross | Feb 19, 2014 | Probate
Many people come to their estate planning attorney and say that one of their goals is avoiding probate. Did you know that there are actually several different types of probate administration in Florida? This blog article will discuss the two main types of probate...
