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| Using Self-Help Law Books | |
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| Introduction | |
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| An Overview of Probate | |
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| When Probate Is Necessary | |
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| Different Probate Procedures | |
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| Types of Ownership of Property | |
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| Property Not Subject to Probate | |
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| Representing the Estate | |
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| Estate and Inheritance Taxes | |
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| Nonresident Decedent | |
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| Filing Fees | |
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| Execution of Documents | |
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| Length of Probate | |
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| Simple Probate | |
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| Using an Attorney | |
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| Finding an Attorney | |
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| Other Things to Do | |
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| Formal Administration with a Will | |
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| The Probate Process | |
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| Petition for Administration | |
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| Notice of Petition for Administration | |
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| Oath of Personal Representative | |
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| Designation of Resident Agent | |
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| Oath of Witness | |
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| Commission | |
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| Lost or Misplaced Will | |
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| Death Certificate | |
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| Filing Fees | |
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| Bond | |
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| Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Personal Representative | |
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| Letters of Administration | |
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| Notice of Administration | |
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| Notice to Creditors | |
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| When Debts Exceed Assets | |
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| Administering the Estate | |
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| IRS Form SS-4 | |
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| Inventory | |
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| Exempt Property | |
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| Homestead | |
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| Spouse's Share | |
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| Preliminary Notice and Report | |
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| Adversary Proceedings | |
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| Order of Payment | |
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| Unclaimed Property | |
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| (Final) Accounting of Personal Representation and Petition for Discharge | |
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| Receipt of Beneficiaries | |
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| Order of Discharge | |
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| Tax Returns | |
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| Formal Administration without a Will | |
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| The Probate Process | |
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| Petition for Administration | |
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| Notice of Petition for Administration | |
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| Oath of Personal Representative | |
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| Designation of Resident Agent | |
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| Death Certificate | |
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| Filing Fees | |
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| Bond | |
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| Order Appointing Personal Representative (without Will) | |
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| Letters of Administration | |
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| Notice of Administration | |
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| Notice to Creditors | |
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| When Debts Exceed Assets | |
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| Administering the Estate | |
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| IRS Form SS-4 | |
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| Inventory | |
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| Exempt Property | |
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| Homestead | |
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| Spouse's Share | |
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| Preliminary Notice and Report | |
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| Adversary Proceedings | |
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| Order of Payment | |
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| Unclaimed Property | |
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| (Final) Accounting of Personal Representation and Petition for Discharge | |
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| Receipt of Beneficiaries | |
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| Order of Discharge | |
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| Tax Returns | |
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| Small Estate Summary Administration with a Will | |
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| Oath of Witness | |
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| Commission | |
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| The Petition | |
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| Order of Summary Administration | |
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| Preliminary Notice and Report | |
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| Notice to Creditors | |
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| Converting from Formal Administration to Summary Administration | |
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| Small Estate Summary Administration without a Will | |
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| The Petition | |
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| Order of Summary Administration | |
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| Preliminary Notice and Report | |
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| Notice to Creditors | |
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| Converting from Formal Administration to Summary Administration | |
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| Disposition of Personal Property without Administration | |
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| Income Tax Refunds | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Florida Statutes | |
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| Florida Probate Rules | |
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| Florida Probate Checklists | |
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| Blank Forms | |
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| Index | |