Lakeland Wills and Probate Overview

What is probate?

Soon after the loss of a family member the probate laws of Florida require the family to begin the probate process.This involves the finding and eventual filing of the passed family member’s Will, if they had one. A Lakeland, Florida probate firm can be helpful during this process. The passing of property and other assets after the death of a loved one can be all consuming and incomprehensible for a family that has suffered this loss. Seeking out an experienced Lakeland probate litigation attorney can often reduce the overall cost of probating a Will and may also speed the process along.

Lakeland will litigation

The Lakeland, Florida firm of Pilka & Associates, P.A., is equipped to advise family members of the steps to take to avoid the often costly Will litigation in Lakeland. During the probate process families are often exposed to previously unknown regrets and family struggles.It is during these mournful times that a beloved family member can begin to show unexpected feelings as he engages in a Lakeland Will contest.

When it comes to Brandon probate litigation, only a few barriers exist to contest a Will in Lakeland. A person who brings a Lakeland Will contest must be able to show that they would have been a beneficiary if the Will did not exist. This first threshold question can often only be met by members of the deceased’s family or by surviving spouses. Once a person gets in the Will contest door, they must be able to prove one of the following claims in order to win their Will dispute in Lakeland:

• The deceased person was coerced into making this Will in this fashion.
• The deceased person was mentally incapacitated at the time the Will was executed.
• The Will does not conform to the minimum standards of Florida law.
• The Will is not the most recent Will and a second Will has been found.

These are some of the more common Lakeland Will contest arguments, but they are not the only arguments available.A Lakeland Will dispute can vary in arguments and will often require a court to find the truth.

A legal advisor you can trust

Our Lakeland probate law firm is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation. Call Pilka & Associates, PA in our Brandon, Lakeland or Bradenton, Florida law offices at 813-653-3800 or contact us through this website.