Category Archives: Probate
How Should Families Assess Debt During Probate?
During probate in North Palm Beach, families may have to address numerous concerns. One of the most pressing concerns for families is the assessment of debts left behind by the decedent. In many cases, debt proves to be far more complex than any assets left behind in an estate. These debts may be even… Read More »
The Most Common Issues During Probate in Palm Beach County
In an ideal world, families will navigate the probate process in Palm Beach County quickly and without any issues. Unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world and the average family may face all kinds of problems while navigating probate. Whether you’re already going through probate, or you expect to face this challenge… Read More »
What Are Common Causes of Probate Litigation in Florida?
Probate Litigation Attorneys, Palm Beach County FL Litigation of any kind is stressful and emotionally charged. Probate litigation and other estate-related disputes are usually even more so, given that such litigation is often among family members. Probate litigation is broadly defined as the legal process of contesting the validity of a will, and/or the… Read More »
How to Avoid the Probate Process in Florida
Martin and Palm Beach County Probate, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys Probate is essentially the legal, court-led process of validating a deceased person’s Will, administering and settling their estate and distributing remaining assets to their beneficiaries. The complications that may arise in the probate process often stem from the deceased having left no… Read More »
What Is the Connection Between Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Probate in Florida?
Martin and Palm Beach County Wrongful Death and Probate Attorneys The death of a loved one is made even more devastating when that often-sudden death is caused by the recklessness, carelessness or negligence of others. Wrongful death can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, dangerous or defective products or by an act… Read More »
Congratulations to Our Attorney, Clara Ciadella!
Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Planning, Administration, Litigation, Elder Law, Probate and Guardianship Law Firm It is with great pleasure that we announce that our Senior Associate Attorney, Clara Ciadella, has been selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! Super Lawyers is a highly selective, patented process which annually evaluates and… Read More »
Resolving Family Inheritance Conflicts in Florida
Martin and Palm Beach County Estate Litigation Attorneys Wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents are created at a specific moment in time by a given individual with specific goals and wishes in mind. Over the course of time, if that documentation is not regularly revisited and updated, it may no longer reflect the… Read More »
What Is Probate in Florida?
What is Probate in Florida? What you can do to plan for the future and protect the best interest of both you and your loved ones Many people are vaguely familiar with the term probate but don’t really have a full understanding of exactly what the process entails. It is extremely important to take… Read More »
Florida Probate and Estate Administration
At Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll, we help families navigate the difficult process of probate and estate administration. Our highly individualized services approach can be divided into three important components. First, we offer our clients full service trust and probate administration. Probate and trust proceedings are not very different from each other. However, in both… Read More »
Estate Planning for Legally Married Gay Couples in Florida
Estate planning is essential for every Florida resident, and now that same-sex marriage is legal in our state, it is important for same-sex couples to consider several elements when it comes to their estate planning needs. First, couples should know that with the downfall of the Defense of Marriage Act, couples in states that… Read More »