Probate & Estate
Practice Area

Probate & Estate

Preserving Legacies and Guiding Families

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What We Handle

Formal Administration
Summary Administration
Will Contests & Litigation
Trust Administration
Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts)
Guardianships
Asset Distribution
Creditor Disputes

Efficient & Empathetic Administration

Our goal is to resolve estate matters as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, allowing families to grieve and move forward without legal stress.

Streamlined Process
Asset Protection
Dispute Resolution
Clear Guidance for Executors

Case Results

Will Contest Defense

Successfully defended an estate against a fraudulent claim of undue influence, preserving the decedent's true wishes.

Complex Estate Closing

Resolved a multi-state estate with significant tax liabilities and property disputes in under 12 months.

Lost Will Proven

Utilized statutory procedures to prove the contents of a lost will, ensuring the intended beneficiaries received their inheritance.

Client Stories

"Probate seemed like a nightmare until I called Gitlen Law. They made it simple and handled everything."

— Thomas H.

"Very knowledgeable about Florida estate laws. They protected my mother's legacy."

— Patricia W.

"Honest, efficient, and kind during a very difficult time for our family."

— James D.

Common Questions

Probate is the court-supervised process of identifying and gathering a deceased person's assets, paying debts, and distributing the remainder to beneficiaries.
No. A will is simply a set of instructions for the probate court. Assets held in a living trust, however, can often avoid probate.
Simple estates (Summary Administration) can take 1-3 months. Formal Administration typically takes 6-9 months or longer depending on creditors and disputes.
The estate is 'intestate,' and Florida law determines who inherits the assets, typically starting with the spouse and children.
Yes, provided you are a relative of the deceased or a Florida resident. We can act as your resident agent to facilitate the process.

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