Probate

Losing a loved one is never easy. Navigating the complicated legal process of probate should not be an additional challenge for the family.

Probate is the formal legal process that serves many purposes, such as giving recognition to a will; collecting assets; appointing a personal representative; identifying beneficiaries and creditors; and other formalities required by the state of Florida to administer the estate of the deceased. Determining which assets are included or exempt from probate requires experience and knowledge of the ever-changing laws in the areas of business, insurance, real estate, property, and many other areas beyond just the Florida Probate Code. Here at Sikes Law Group, our diversity of legal knowledge is our greatest asset when it comes to probate proceedings. We strive to make the process as seamless as possible by managing all the steps necessary to close the estate as quickly as possible, enabling the family to obtain closure and begin to heal during this difficult time.

Occasionally, we are called upon to assist clients in defending or challenging estate planning documents. As a civil litigation firm with over seventy five years of combined experience, we are well prepared to represent clients in these cases as well as uncontested probate proceedings.