Estate Administration & Probate

Florida Estate Administration and Probate Lawyer

Estate administration involves more than distribution of assets to the beneficiaries. At the Lins Law Group, P.A., we have extensive experience working with families and estate administrators in registering a will, gaining court approval for the administration of the estate, and closing out the estate. In addition, our probate lawyer is prepared to handle will contests and family and institutional challenges to the administration of an estate. The firm represents clients from throughout the State of Florida but especially in the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, New Port Richey, Trinity, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood, Lutz, Land o Lakes, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Inverness and Spring Hill.

Estate Administration and Probate

There are two primary types of estate administration, summary administration for estates valued at less than $75,000 and formal estate administration for estates valued at over $75,000. Summary estate administration typically takes between thirty and forty-five days to resolve from the date of filing. The formal estate administration process timeline is much more difficult to predict. Our estate planning lawyer has assisted in the formal administration of estates with significant real estate holdings, family owned and closely held businesses, and extensive stock portfolios. We also handle probate administration of estates where no will exists.

Regardless of the complexity of the estate or trust, we are committed to guiding administrators, trustees, families, and beneficiaries through the estate administration and trust administration process. We recognize that the administration of estates and trusts is a complex and emotional process for most families and we are committed to helping ensure the process moves forward smoothly.

Estate Litigation

In addition to handling estate administration and trust administration, we help clients deal estate disputes and trusts disputes, will contests, and objections to the administration of an estate or trust. Often wills or trusts are contested as a result of late changes that exclude or limit the inheritance of a family member. Will and trust contests are typically related to claims of lack of capacity of the benefactor and undue influence involved in the drafting of a will. Many times beneficiaries feel left out of the administration process because the person handling the estate or trust administration is not fulfilling their obligations. Having legal representation can help protect a beneficiary's rights.

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Contact an Experienced Tampa Probate Lawyer

Please contact the Lins Law Group regarding any Florida estate administration or probate matter. We have an office in Tampa, Florida to serve clients throughout the Tampa bay area. Our firm can be reached at 813-386-5768, or by filling out the in-take form on our Contact Us page.