Eagle Publishing: Settling the Florida Estate

Each state has its own probate laws. The way to settle an estate in Florida is very different from the way to settle an estate in any other state. This is an invaluable book for those who live out of state and need to settle the estate of a Florida resident.

Contents

LEGAL AND PRACTICAL THINGS
THAT NEED TO BE DONE
WHEN A FLORIDA RESIDENT DIES

CHAPTER 1: GIVING NOTICE OF THE DEATH

NOTIFYING SOCIAL SECURITY
NOTIFYING IRS
NOTIFYING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

CHAPTER 2: LOCATING THE ASSETS

LOCATING FINANCIAL RECORDS
FINDING LOST/ABANDONED PROPERTY
ACCESSING THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX

CHAPTER 3: WHAT BILLS NEED TO BE PAID?

JOINT DEBTS
NO MONEY — NO PROPERTY
AN ESTATE WITH ASSETS
SOME THINGS ARE CREDITOR PROOF

CHAPTER 4: WHO ARE THE BENEFICIARIES?

PROPERTY HELD JOINTLY
PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST
PROPERTY IN DECEDENT’S NAME ONLY
WHO INHERITS THE HOMESTEAD?
WHEN TO CHALLENGE THE WILL

CHAPTER 5: GETTING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY

DISTRIBUTING PERSONAL PROPERTY
TRANSFERRING THE CAR
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES
INCOME TAX REFUNDS
PROBATE OF THE SMALL ESTATE
YOUR RIGHTS AS A BENEFICIARY

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