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Honor your loved one’s interests while helping you settle their estate quickly and fairly.
We know that dealing with probate or trust administration can make an already difficult time even harder. It’s complicated, stressful, and emotionally draining for your family.
That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you need an experienced estate attorney or help managing a trust, we’ll guide you through the process and make it as smooth and efficient as possible—so you can move forward with less stress and conflict.
Settling an estate through the probate court is difficult enough, even without the added grief and stress that comes with losing a loved one.
That’s why for over 15 years, Andrej Cuturic has provided compassionate counsel to guide families through the process of probate and trust administration. His main goal is to help you settle the probate estate efficiently while minimizing family conflict and stress.
Choosing the right legal team can be the difference between keeping the process in motion or many months of conflict and financial hurdles for you and your family. Whether you need clear, step-by-step guidance or guidance through complex probate matters, partnering with Andrej Cuturic means your loved one’s estate is in good hands.
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Get the guidance you need to reduce family conflict and settle the estate as quickly and fairly as possible.
Feel at peace knowing your loved one’s wishes have been honored.
The cost of probate or trust administration can vary depending on how complicated and long the process is. We keep things simple with affordable flat-rate fees for uncontested probate and fair hourly rates for other probate and trust administration needs.
No, you are not personally responsible for the debts and expenses of the estate. The deceased person’s assets are used to cover valid debts and expenses, but not every claim is valid. We’ll help you figure out what needs to be paid and when, so you don’t have to worry about it.
801 E Venice Ave, Suite 2
Venice, Florida 34285
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Avoiding probate in Florida is something you can plan for, but it’s not always an option if you’re dealing with a recent loss. If you’re planning ahead, estate planning tools like a living trust, naming beneficiaries on accounts, or using joint ownership can help you skip the probate process and make things easier down the road.
You can learn more about our Florida trust and will formation services here.
If you’re already facing probate, don’t worry—our team is here to help. We’ll guide you through every step and make the process as smooth as possible.
The purpose of probate is to transfer a deceased person's estate to their heirs and to ensure the estate is properly settled through the court. This includes validating their will (if one exists), appointing a personal representative to manage the estate, paying off any debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to the rightful heirs. It also helps resolve legal matters like transferring ownership of assets and formally closing the estate.
Regardless of worth or value, any asset that is "stuck" in a decedent's name has to go through Florida probate proceeding in order to get transferred to the decedent's legal heirs.
An asset that is "stuck" is an asset that only the deceased person had the authority to transfer or sell.
Because the owner is no longer alive, that means no one can do anything with that asset until a court authorizes the transfer of ownership.
In Florida, there are two main types of probate, and which one applies depends mostly on the estate’s size.
Think of this as the “fast-track” version of probate. It’s a simplified process that takes less time and money compared to formal probate. However, it’s only available if the estate is worth $75,000 or less or if the person passed away more than two years ago. And even then it may not be a good idea depending on the nature of the assets. Since it skips a lot of the formalities, many families prefer this option when it’s available.
If the estate is worth more than $75,000, it must go through formal probate. This is the full court process, which involves appointing a personal representative (executor), notifying creditors, gathering assets, and paying debts and taxes before distributing assets according to the terms of the Will or state law (if there is no Will).
Not sure which probate process applies to your situation? Contact our office so we can help you figure out the best path forward.
Hiring the right legal team can be the difference between painlessly settling the estate as quickly as possible or spending years battling with creditors and family members.
Cuturic Law will guide you step-by-step through the Florida probate process so you and your family can move forward with dignity and confidence.
