Protect the Wishes of Your Deceased Loved One 
Our area of law includes the probate of a will or trust as well as the filing of an administration proceeding when no will exists.   If a loved one has executed a will or trust upon death, the administration of his or her estate may seem easier because the steps are outlined under the terms of the document. 

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When there is no will or trust, however, administering the distribution of assets and debts can be more complicated.  An experienced estate administration attorney can help you and your family through the steps in the administration process in accordance with Florida law.  Our firm has served the communities of Orlando and Central Florida for more than two decades and can advocate for your rights and the wishes of your loved one from the time of death until the final accounting and settlement is completed.  Let us help you learn more about estate planning in the state of Florida and how our firm can help you through this difficult and complicated process.

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Appraising the Assets of the Estate
A person's estate consists of all of his or her property and possessions, including bank accounts, real estate, furniture, automobiles, stocks, bonds, life insurance policies, pensions and death benefits. Often, probate, which is the court-supervised process of identifying, gathering and distributing a person's assets after death, is a complicated and expensive process. 

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One of the most important responsibilities that your attorney needs to manage during the administration of your loved one's estate is the gathering and valuating of the estate’s assets. We are able to handle all facets of the probate process. 

      

Our attorneys are experienced in evaluating claims made against the estate,

and depending on the size of the estate, will advise you of any potential

federal or state tax implications. Decisions regarding the estate must be made

in a timely fashion; therefore, it is best to take care of these issues as soon as

possible.

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Estate Administration for Individuals and Families

There are several ways to plan for your future that can help families of every size and level of income. Same-sex and unmarried couples  can especially benefit from this type of planning so that they can protect the wishes and desires of their partners who would not otherwise be recognized under the law.
We can also assist you with the drafting of simple wills, trusts and other forms of estate planning documents. We tailor the planning of your will, trust or estate according to your unique circumstances.

At the Law Offices of Darylaine Hernandez, our attorneys have experience in all areas of probate, meeting a wide range of probate and estate administration needs for families and estates of all sizes in Central Florida. The responsibilities of estate administration can be great and an experienced lawyer can help save you time, money and frustration in the probate process.

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Trustworthy Advice and Probate Litigation Services

When family members disagree about how the estate should be administered, it can often lead to emotional stress and disputes. When possible, our attorneys encourage the amicable resolution of these issues to reduce the amount of stress and difficulty for everyone involved.  If an amicable agreement is not possible, our experienced attorneys know how to balance the needs of the family with court proceedings. 

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We are able to litigate matters such as:
•Will Contests     •Trust Disputes and other issues with probate and estate administration

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If you are concerned about the distribution of your loved one's estate, you need assistance with other aspects of the probate process, or you would like to discover how we can help you with estate planning or probate issues, call our East Orlando office to make an appointment and learn more about our services at 407.900.DARY(3279).  Hablamos Español.