Category Archives: Personal Representative Duties
Who’s Really Running the Estate? Administration Disputes in Fort Lauderdale
Someone has to manage an estate once probate opens, whether that means gathering assets, paying off debts, or eventually handing property over to the people entitled to it. Most of the time that person, the personal representative, does the job without much drama. But estate administration touches money, property, and family history all at… Read More »
So You Were Named Personal Representative. Now What?
Getting named as a personal representative can feel like an honor and a headache at the same time. Someone trusted you enough to hand over the keys to their estate, but that trust comes with a long list of responsibilities, and Florida law does not leave much room for winging it. If you have… Read More »
How to Hold a Personal Representative Accountable in Florida
When someone passes away, the person named to handle their estate takes on a serious legal responsibility. That person, called a personal representative (sometimes referred to as an executor in other states), is supposed to manage and distribute the estate honestly and carefully. But what happens when they are not doing that? If you… Read More »