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August 23, 2011

What Documents Should I Look for After Someone Dies?

In Florida when a someone dies family members will need to compile a list of important information to deal with the estate. These documents will include what the deceased person owned, a list of their creditors and the amount of money owed at the time of death. To help get you started, here is a list of documents that need to be located:


  1. Account statements

  2. Life insurance policies

  3. Beneficiary designations

  4. Deeds for real estate

  5. Automobile and boat titles

  6. Stock and bond certificates

  7. Business documents

In addition you may want to request our Free Florida Probate Hanbook to help you understand the process. When you request the handbook, be sure to ask any specific questions you may have.

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April 4, 2010

Do the heirs have a right to see a will?

Yes, heirs have a right to see the will and to know everything about the assets and distributions. Yes, some personal effects can be distributed before the "will closes" or the probate is closed.

Florida probate laws include many protections for the beneficiaries of a probate estate. If you are a beneficiary under a Florida Will and there are assets that were required go through probate, you should have received some notifications.

You should require that the Custodian of the will deposit it with the court. If they refuse, they can be ordered to by the court and are subject to reimbursement of your legal fees.

If you have a relative that is unwilling to share the contents of a Florida Will you should contact a Florida Estate Planning Lawyer or Florida Probate Lawyer to discuss your options.

Note, in Florida you do not have any right to see a will while they are still alive.

Posted by Jacksonville Estate Planning Lawyer, David Goldman | | Email This Post

Posted In: Administration , Estate Planning , Florida Probate , Florida Probate by City , Ft. Lauderdale Probate , Gainesville Probate , Jacksonville Probate , Probate Litigation , Probate Litigation , Tampa Probate , Trust Litigation , Wills

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September 9, 2009

Gainesville Probate Lawyer Information

Gainesville Probate court is located in Alachua County. Gainesville does not have any unusual probate fees.

The Alachua County Courthouse is located at:
     201 E University Avenue
     Gainesville, FL 32602
     Tel: (352) 374-3636.

The Gainesville Suns is the official newspaper used for publications and notice to creditors.
    Telephone: (352) 374-5017
    Website: http://www.gainesville.com/
    Probate Publication Cost: $330-360


If you need help filing a Gainesville Probate or are a creditor or beneficiary of a Gainesville probate and are looking for legal representation in the Probate case, email a Florida Probate Lawyer or call 904-685-1200.

You may also request the Free Florida Probate Handbook for more information.

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