Decedent only left Florida homstead? Summary Admnistration is available!

Florida homestead is generally protected from the claims of creditors, even after death.  It’s quite typical for clients to call me and tell me “all that mom left behind was some real estate.”  My first question is always:  “Was it her homestead?  Her principal place of residence or domicle?”

If yes, then the estate is eligible for Summary Administration in the Florida probate system, even if the value of the homestead is more than $75,000.

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I handle probate matters throughout Gainesville, Alachua County and all of North Central Florida including:

  • Probate of Wills
  • Probate of Estates without Wills
  • Summary Administration, and
  • Formal Administration

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