Probate Attorney serving Port Orange, FL

Do you need an experienced probate attorney in Port Orange, FL? With over three decades of family law experience, Attorney Bonnie A. Berns, P.A., has been providing outstanding legal representation in probate litigation, real estate planning, and other family law matters for clients throughout the Volusia County area, including Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Ormond Beach and Palm Coast, FL in Flagler County.

What are the different types of Probate in Florida?

When a person passes away in Florida, the disposition of their estate is administered through a court-supervised process known as probate. The different types of probates that can be administered are as follows:

Formal Probate Administration

Most Flagler County and Volusia County estates are probated through a formal administration process. Although it is the most common probate process, it can be a daunting task to meet the state's petitioning requirements and attend hearings without the assistance of an experienced probate attorney.

Ancillary Probate Administration

Ancillary administration is quite common in Florida. This type of administration applies when a decedent passes away in another state but owns property like a condominium or second home in Florida. The decedent's estate must first be disposed of through the probate process in their home state before petitioning for ancillary administration of the decedent's property in Florida.

Summary Probate Administration

A summary administration is a simplified probate that can be used when the total value of the decedent's estate is $75,000 or less, including real property. Or it's been over two years since the decedent's date of death.

Disposition Of Personal Property Without Administration

A summary administration is a shorter probate process that does not require a personal represenAn individual can petition Volusia County for the disposition of personal property without administration for reimbursement of final expenses on behalf of the decedent, such as funeral costs and medical bills.

Need help determining which probate process is best for your situation? Contact us at 386-672-4040 to schedule a no-cost consultation with an experienced probate attorney serving Port Orange, FL, today!