22
Jun

Filing an Insurance Claim after a Storm

The following tips may be helpful when filing and settling an insurance claim following a disaster. Remember, you bought insurance to take care of emergencies and you should be satisfied with the way insurance companies honor their part of the contract.
1.     Contact your insurance agent as quickly as possible. Let them know about your [...]

By Amy Dyson in Insurance Center, Insurance Law
22
Jun

Helpful Hurricane Links

If you are looking for tips on how to prepare for hurricane season, or  interested in tracking a storm- try these helpful links:
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml
http://www.floridadisaster.org/
http://www.bereadyescambia.com/
http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency/disasterprep.html
http://www.onestorm.org/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=/OnePlan/

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Probate

Probate is the term used for the court proceeding which passes property from the person who died (the decedent) to those who are supposed to inherit the property.  Probate can occur with or without a Will.  Whether or not probate is necessary depends on the types of assets owned by the decedent.  There are two forms of probate in Florida, formal administration and summary administration.  Formal administration occurs when the total value of the property to be passed is worth more than $75,000.  Summary administration is a simplified process that can be used when the property is worth less than $75,000 or the decedent passed away over two years prior to the filing of a petition for summary administration.
Dealing with the loss of family or friends is difficult.  At Taylor, Warren & Weidner, we strive to provide efficient client service throughout the probate process.  Whether you are the personal representative proposed in the Will or a beneficiary or heir, an attorney will meet with you for a free comprehensive consultation to discuss our services and fees.  We typically charge a flat fee for summary administration and formal administration, thus potentially saving the estate thousands over the “percentage method.”