Pinellas County, Florida Probate Administration Attorney
Upon the death of a Florida resident, it is typical for next of kin to contact a Florida probate attorney to determine the proper course of action with regard to the assets, debts, and personal property of the decedent. At The Law Office of Thomas G. Tripp, I provide experienced counsel and advocacy to family members, beneficiaries, executors, and personal representatives in the probate administration process.
Probate administration can be very complex and personal representatives can be held accountable for mistakes. It is important to contact an experienced attorney who can protect your rights in estate planning and probate proceedings.
Did the decedent have a will?
One of the first questions that will come up is whether or not the deceased had a valid Florida will created prior to his or her death. Depending on the scenario and the way the deceased's assets are titled, there may or may not be cause to file a probate action within the Circuit Court. If there was no will, the assets may be distributed according to intestate succession laws.
What if assets are held jointly with a living spouse?
If the individual died and all assets were held jointly with a spouse, there may be no reason to go forward with any type of formal probate proceeding. If however, there are assets that are titled solely in the deceased's name, it will be necessary to file either a formal probate administration or a summary administration with the Circuit Court.
As your probate administration attorney, I will protect your rights through the estate planning and probate administration process:
- I will help you determine which type of proceeding will be appropriate. Each is dependent on a case-by-case scenario, depending on the nature of the assets held and whether or not the estate has creditors
- I will help locate or identify a will and assist with the administration of the will through the probate process.
- I will help you in the inventory of all assets, prepare proper notices to creditors and follow proper legal procedures for the distribution of the assets.
As an experienced Pinellas County probate lawyer, I have handled a large number of probate cases in Pinellas County. I am familiar with the local court system and have a very experienced staff. We have all worked for many years within the Pinellas County probate system. I have the experience to effectively protect your rights.
Contact The Law Office of Thomas G. Tripp in Pinellas County, Florida for a free consultation with an experienced elder law and estate planning lawyer. For your convenience, credit cards are accepted.
The Law Office of Thomas G. Tripp
4930 Park Blvd
Pinellas Park, FL 33781-3410
Phone: 727-369-8761
Fax: 727-546-0529