Probate Assistance in Florida
At Richard A. Heller, P.A., we probate and administer estates in Central Florida. We have more than 20 years of experience managing the proper distribution of property. Our attorneys have the knowledge and ability to ensure that an estate is properly probated and all disputes regarding the intentions of the deceased are resolved.
Contact us today for sound advice and professional legal assistance in probate and estate administration.
The Probate Process
Probate is a court-supervised process involving the distribution of a person's property after death. The probate process can proceed contested or uncontested. If a designated beneficiary is unsatisfied with the estate administration or wishes to obtain a larger share of the estate, they can file a complaint with the probate court. The usual steps involved in probate include:
- Collecting all of the decedent's probate property
- Paying all of the estate's debts and taxes
- Collecting all rights to income
- Settling all disputes
- Distributing the remaining property to the heirs
Representation in Probate Disputes
Beneficiaries and third-party creditors can file lawsuits against the estate of a decedent. At Richard A. Heller, P. A., our lawyers work with heirs or executors to resolve:
- Will contests
- Guardianship and conservatorship issues
- Undue influence or lack-of-capacity claims
- Asset valuation problems
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
Executors and personal representatives of the estate should know that the cost of defending claims against the estate can properly be charged as an administrative expense. If you are concerned about a conflict over a will or trust, our lawyers will assist you with effective dispute resolution to protect the value of the decedent's estate.
Professional Probate Lawyers
Contact us by e-mail or call 407-982-5774 for probate advice, and to discuss estate administration with competent Orlando attorneys. We have the legal knowledge to work through your will and trust contests.
