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What Obligations Are Owed to Creditors in an Estate Case?

After a Will is admitted to court after someone passes away, the probate administration process begins. Probate is a court-supervised process that is used to determine who will inherit from a deceased person’s estate and to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed correctly to...

On this day, May 21

American Flag on Wall On this day, May 21, 1944, one of the greatest modern jurists, Judge Learned Hand, presented the following short speech in Central Park, New York City, during an event called, “I AM an American Day.” A million and a half people,...

How Long is the Estate Administration Process After Someone Dies?

After someone passes away, that individual’s Last Will and Testament is typically filed with the probate court to initiate the estate administration process. The amount of time it can take to administer an estate really depends on each situation and type of case. In some...

3 Common Allegations in Surgeon Fraud Causes

Healthcare providers, including surgeons, are required to comply with various federal and state healthcare laws. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) strictly scrutinize healthcare providers to make sure they are in compliance with federal law. Surgeons especially are reviewed for program billings and...

5 Reasons You Should Do Periodic Estate Planning Reviews

Some people think that after they have completed their estate plan, they do not need to take any further action to ensure that it is in good shape when they pass away. It is not uncommon for people to let 10, 20, or even 30...

3 Financial Considerations for New Residents in Brevard

As any Floridian knows, May typically marks the time when many of our out-of-state visitors or part-time residents head back to their permanent homes. You may have read that more people are moving to Florida due to COVID-19 or for more affordable rent. In fact,...