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Probate Milestone Meetings at the Law Office of Lori Vella, featuring Probate documents and a professional meeting space for guiding clients through the Florida Probate process.

Introducing Probate Milestone Meetings: A Better Way to Guide Families Through Probate

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For many families, Probate is unfamiliar territory. After the loss of a loved one, you’re suddenly faced with legal paperwork, court deadlines, creditor notices, and the responsibility of administering an estate, all while navigating a difficult time.   One of the most common questions we hear is:   “What happens next?”   At Law Office […]

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Florida Probate Law Changes Coming July 1, 2026

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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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Navigating Pretermitted Spouse Rights in Florida

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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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