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Clearwater Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Fox and Fox, P.A.

4.1
11 Reviews
  • 2515 Countryside Boulevard, Suite G, Clearwater, FL 33763

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Serving Pinellas county for over 30 years.

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Corporate Law, and 195 more

Gregory A. Fox
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Staack & Simms, PLLC

4.9
70 Reviews
  • 51 S. Main Avenue, Suite 319, Clearwater, FL 33765

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Staack & Simms, PLLC, a Clearwater-based law firm, has been serving the legal needs of Pinellas County residents, families, and businesses for 30 years. Our accomplished team of... Read More

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Bernhardt Riley

4.6
9 Reviews
  • 13575 58th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33760+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers

  • We have a team of professionals who work to provide quality representation for our clients in both criminal and civil cases ranging from personal injury claims to employment law... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Drug Offenses, and 21 more

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Tiffani Brown Esq.
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  • 1230 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite 101, Clearwater, FL 33756

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Thorough, Conscientious, and Understanding your attorney for Estate Planning and Administration. Wills and Probate, Trusts, and Business Law.

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J. Marvin Guthrie
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Hitchcock Law Group

5.0
3 Reviews
  • 635 Court StreetSuite 202, Clearwater, FL 33756

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdministrative Law, Elder Law, and 8 more

Steven Hitchcock
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  • 800 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765+15 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Aggressive attorneys that fight for you. Call us today for your FREE case evaluation. We can help. 866-967-6804

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury, and 237 more

Matthew A. Dolman Esq.
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  • 1550 South Highland Avenue, Suite B, Clearwater, FL 33756

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Timothy K. Mariani has resided in Pinellas County, Florida since 1954. He began his legal career in Pinellas County in 1977 with the law firm of Fisher and Sauls, P.A. Mr. Mariani... Read More

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Timothy K. Mariani
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  • 300 Jeffords St., Ste. B, Clearwater, FL 33756

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Marital and Family Law. We are available by phone and video conferencing. Call today.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Divorce Modification, and 46 more

Maria Pitelis
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Coleman Law Firm

4.9
74 Reviews
  • 581 S. Duncan Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756-6526

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Over 30 years serving the Tampa bay area

  • Estate Planning LawyersPlaintiffs Personal Injury, Investors Securities Arbitration, and 97 more

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Jeffrey Coleman
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  • 28100 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 104, Clearwater, FL 33761+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Real Estate Litigation, Commercial Litigation

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Appellate Practice, and 5 more

Michael I. Feldman
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SPB Law PA

4.2
6 Reviews
  • Clearwater, FL 33758

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • SPB Law PA is committed to championing your legal needs. Our focus is on comprehending your desired outcomes and guiding you through the actions we can take on your behalf. We... Read More

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Samuel Bennett
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  • 1245 Court Street, Suite 102, Clearwater, FL 33756

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Experience you can count on with the service you deserve. We can help call us today 727-493-8823.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWealth Protection Planning, Corporate Law, and 3 more

Park Law Group P.A.

4.5
29 Reviews
  • 2201 Northeast Coachman Road, Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33765

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Park Law Group, P.A. is a full service law firm located in the Tampa Bay area. We have four qualified partners practicing in a wide array of legal areas, from Family Law and Trial... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Auto Negligence, and 6 more

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  • 2451 N. McMullen Booth Road, Suite 262, Clearwater, FL 33759

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Putting the Ease in Legalese. Call us today at 727-487-9868.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Wills and Probate, and 6 more

Dina Arvanitakis
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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Serving Pinellas County for over 30 years.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning and Settlement, Wills, and 18 more

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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Putting the Ease in Legalese. Call us today at 727-487-9868.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Wills and Probate, and 6 more

Dina Arvanitakis
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LeavenLaw

4.8
95 Reviews
  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers4 awards

  • LeavenLaw is a law firm that has prided itself on serving the Tampa Bay area's legal needs for three generations.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Bankruptcy Law, and 58 more

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Peter Vasti
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Fox and Fox, P.A.

4.1
11 Reviews
  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Serving Pinellas county for over 30 years.

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Corporate Law, and 195 more

Gregory A. Fox
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LeavenLaw

4.8
95 Reviews
  • Serving Clearwater, FL

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers4 awards

  • LeavenLaw is a law firm that has prided itself on serving the Tampa Bay area's legal needs for three generations.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Bankruptcy Law, and 58 more

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Peter Vasti
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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

  • A regional law firm providing representation in injury law, estate planning, elder law, real estate & association law, litigation and probate in Pinellas County, Hillsborough... Read More

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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Providing General Counsel Services For Businesses And Entrepreneurs. Our goal is to provide practical and reliable business and legal advice at a fair and understandable fee... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersE-Commerce, Business Law, and 72 more

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Rochelle Walk Esq.
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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Aggressive attorneys that fight for you. Call us today for your FREE case evaluation. We can help. 866-967-6804

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injury, and 237 more

Matthew A. Dolman Esq.
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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • About Our Family Law PracticeLegal issues regarding divorce and other family law matters are complicated when significant assets, business interests and relationships are at stake.... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHigh-Asset Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, and 6 more

Meredith Bedell
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Westchase Law P.A.

4.4
40 Reviews
  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Tampa law firm providing quality legal services for individual and commercial clients in a consistently ethical, responsible, timely and cost-effective manner. Call... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 32 more

  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Thorough, Conscientious, and Understanding your attorney for Estate Planning and Administration. Wills and Probate, Trusts, and Business Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 4 more

J. Marvin Guthrie
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Slutzky Law Firm

4.8
23 Reviews
  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • 40+ Years Helping Clients with Estate Planning, Probate & Business Legal Needs.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Planning Services, Wills, and 64 more

  • Free Consultation

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Jerrold E. Slutzky J.D., CFP
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Murray Law Group

5.0
61 Reviews
  • Serving Clearwater, FL

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • INSURANCE CLAIM LITIGATION IS WHAT WE DO.

  • Estate Planning LawyersInsurance Law, Hurricane Damage, and 30 more

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Ocie Murray Jr.
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  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal & Business Legacy Counselors. Our Partners have Advanced Law Degrees in Estate Planning. We focus on Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Asset Protection, Outside General... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Business Estate Planning, and 41 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Our mission is to help clients achieve their goals by providing high quality, ethically sound legal counsel and strategic advice.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Probate Estate Litigation, and 9 more

  • Serving Clearwater, FL and Pinellas County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers4 awards

  • Providing the excellence and care that you deserve. Call us today 727-382-6680

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness and Corporate, Business Agreements, and 97 more

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Probate

Answered by attorney Stephen Arnold Black
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Stephen A. Black
Any interested party—including a family member or a boyfriend—may serve as the personal representative of a decedent’s estate. If appointed, he may recover reasonable compensation for his time and duties performed in that role. This includes administrative tasks and expenses directly tied to managing the estate.However, unless the boyfriend qualifies as a statutory survivor under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, he is not entitled to a share of the wrongful death recovery itself. His compensation is limited to administrative fees and personal representative expenses—unless he also has a valid contractual claim against the estate.To find out what’s happening with the case, look up the case number in the county where it was filed. Identify the attorney of record and speak with them directly.If you’re not represented, consult a qualified attorney for specific legal advice.
Any interested party—including a family member or a boyfriend—may serve as the personal representative of a decedent’s estate. If appointed, he may recover reasonable compensation for his time and duties performed in that role. This includes administrative tasks and expenses directly tied to managing the estate.However, unless the boyfriend qualifies as a statutory survivor under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, he is not entitled to a share of the wrongful death recovery itself. His compensation is limited to administrative fees and personal representative expenses—unless he also has a valid contractual claim against the estate.To find out what’s happening with the case, look up the case number in the county where it was filed. Identify the attorney of record and speak with them directly.If you’re not represented, consult a qualified attorney for specific legal advice.
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What happens when someone dies, there is no will, and 1 descendant is living in the home?

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Answered by attorney Robert James Slotkin (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Robert J. Slotkin
If we are talking about homestead property (principal residence) and no spouse, then upon death the house goes to the children. Living there carries no greater rights (if both children are adults). If one is living there and that is not acceptable to the other, I would suggest one buy out the other. If he/she refuses, the other child can force a partition sale (similar to a foreclosure sale) where the property is sold judicially and the proceeds divided.
If we are talking about homestead property (principal residence) and no spouse, then upon death the house goes to the children. Living there carries no greater rights (if both children are adults). If one is living there and that is not acceptable to the other, I would suggest one buy out the other. If he/she refuses, the other child can force a partition sale (similar to a foreclosure sale) where the property is sold judicially and the proceeds divided.
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How long does it take for someone's estate to be settled?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
It all depends on the facts of the estate. The estate must be open for a minimum of 6 months, under Michigan law.
It all depends on the facts of the estate. The estate must be open for a minimum of 6 months, under Michigan law.