estate law

Probate is the process by which the court identifies the assets, pays any taxes and debts and distributes property to the descendants of a person who dies without a valid will. 5 Steps to File Probate in Florida 1. Locate the…

A reverted clause (aka reversionary clause) in a mortgage is a clause containing language that sets up the process whereby legal title is given (reverts) to the borrower once all payments have been made. The lien on the property that was…

Some attorneys have a specific area of practice, while other specialize in a number of different legal arenas. A probate attorney specializes in estate matters after someone's death. When a person passes away, the heirs to the person's…

As you consider purchasing real estate, whether for your primary residence or as an investment, there may be opportunities available to you in the form of real estate in probate. There are certain, specific procedures that must be…

A power of attorney is a legal document which allows a person to appoint someone else (referred to as an "agent") to perform certain tasks specified in the power of attorney document. Frequently, after executing a power of attorney, an…

Locating someone who is deceased is sometimes critical to legal proceedings or tracing family histories. Many genealogical resources are valuable materials that can also be used to locate the dead. The two largest genealogical libraries…

Full power of attorney is a written document by a "principal," that appoints another agent or "attorney of fact" to act on the principal's behalf. The person given full power of attorney begins to assume the role with increasing omnipotence…

Probate is the process by which the courts distribute a decedent's assets and property, either under the direction of a will or through intestate succession. Terms Key terms used when dealing in probate: a decedent is the…

Individuals planning their estate for after they're gone have probably also considered what might happen if they get into an accident, have a surgical mishap, or are rendered mentally incompetent by age or disease. While these are not…

A power of attorney document is one that contains and conveys the consent of a person to allow someone else to act on his behalf. Several variations of the document exist to allow a person to accurately reflect his intent in the document.…