Statewide Probate - A Service of McDonald Fleming Moorhead, Attorneys at Law

Contact Us 1-850-477-0660

Call Toll Free 1-800-940-0660

Posts from May 2010


Original Wills

Not only is it expensive and time-consuming if an original Will is lost and the contents must be “proven” to the satisfaction of the Florida Court, but sometimes it’s not possible.

Read Full Entry

Don’t Pay Creditors!

We successfully negotiate settlements with many creditors that do file a claim. So paying your father's $5,000 in medical bills right away could be an overpayment of hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Contact a probate attorney before you pay any creditors of the estate for more guidance on what to pay, when to pay it, and the limitation of your responsibilities as personal representative.

Read Full Entry

Challenging the Assessed Value of Real Property in Florida

If you own real property in Florida, you know that tax bills are due every November. With the recent decline in real estate values around the state, and especially in South Florida, many people are asking this question of their county property appraiser: how is this property possibly worth that much in this depressed market?

Read Full Entry