Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person's estate. Whether your loved one left a will or died intestate, navigating probate in Florida can be complex, time-consuming, and expensive without experienced legal guidance.
Probate typically involves validating the will, appointing a personal representative, notifying creditors, inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining property to beneficiaries. In Florida, this process can take six months to two years depending on the complexity of the estate.
Attorney Kelly Keene guides personal representatives and beneficiaries through every stage of probate — minimizing delays, avoiding costly mistakes, and ensuring the estate is settled according to Florida law and the decedent's wishes. We handle both formal and summary administration, depending on the size and complexity of the estate.
If the decedent owned property in Florida but lived in another state, ancillary probate may be required. We provide assistance with ancillary probate proceedings for out-of-state executors and beneficiaries who need to transfer Florida real property.
