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Probate: it’s a word that can raise questions, concerns, and sometimes even a little bit of confusion. When someone passes, their estate—the collection of everything they own, from real property to bank accounts—often enters the probate process, a court-supervised legal process designed to ensure debts are paid and assets are correctly distributed. 

Probate in Florida often affects families' inheritance timelines. It can complicate access to a deceased person’s assets, especially if there is no will or the estate value is substantial.

Let us break down what probate is, how probate works, what an executor or personal representative does, and why creating an estate plan now could help your loved ones avoid probate court later.