Probate

pretermitted spouse rights in Florida estate planning.

Navigating Pretermitted Spouse Rights in Florida

A pretermitted spouse is a spouse who marries the decedent after the decedent has executed their will and is not provided for in that will. Florida Statutes §732.301 protects pretermitted spouses by granting them the right to inherit as if the decedent had died intestate (without a will). However, this right does not apply in […]

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efficient probate solutions for Florida mass tort and wrongful death cases

Efficient Probate Solutions for Florida Mass Tort and Wrongful Death Cases

Handling mass tort or wrongful death cases can get complicated when a claimant has passed away. Without someone officially appointed as the Personal Representative (PR) or executor, cases can stall, leaving families waiting and firms unable to move forward. The Law Office of Lori Vella specializes in these situations, providing efficient and reliable probate solutions

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Understanding the Doctrine of Necessaries in Florida and New York

Key Insights on New York’s Transfer on Death (TOD) Deeds

As of July 19, 2024, New York State has introduced Transfer on Death (TOD) deeds—a groundbreaking development for property owners. This new law allows property owners to transfer their real estate directly to beneficiaries upon death, bypassing the often lengthy and costly probate process. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. Understanding the

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Defining Probate

The words “probate” or “court”, independent of each other, commonly cause anxiety and sometimes, even fear. Those emotions are heightened when you or a loved one is faced with having to go through the probate process after having suffered the loss of someone near and dear.  In the event you or a loved one is

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First Steps to Opening a Florida Probate

If you are interested in opening a Florida probate, your Florida attorney will follow these initial steps to open the estate. Deposit Original Will If the decedent (the person that passed away) had a Will, the person that possesses the original Last Will either sends it to the attorney, or files it with the county

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What is a POA and are they important?

What is a power of attorney? A power of attorney, usually abbreviated as “POA,” is a personal agent appointed by a principal to assist with the day-to-day financial affairs due to incapacity, inconvenience, or other reasons. In many cases, the agent acts alone on behalf of the principal when they are unable to do so.

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