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Florida Probate Law Changes Coming July 1, 2026

Florida probate law changes are coming on July 1, 2026. One of the biggest updates involves the threshold for summary administration. For many families, this may sound like good news. More estates may qualify for summary administration after the threshold increases. However, the probate process is still based on more than just the dollar value […]

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Understanding Florida’s Homestead Election and Its Critical Deadlines

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In Florida, the homestead election allows a surviving spouse to choose between two options regarding the decedent’s homestead property: Life Estate: The default provision grants the surviving spouse a life estate in the homestead property. This means the spouse can live in the property for the remainder of their life. Elective Share: Alternatively, the surviving

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