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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Tallahassee, Florida?

  The non-emergency police hotline in Tallahassee is 850-606-5800.

• Where can I get a copy of police reports for incidents related to my case in Tallahassee, Florida?

  By submitting a records request at https://tallahasseepdfl.justfoia.com/Forms/Launch/d705cbd6-1396-49b7-939e-8d86c5a87deb, you can receive copies of Tallahassee incident reports. Alternatively, you can go to the Records Unit of the Tallahassee Police Department at 234 East 7th Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303, to physically obtain a copy of an incident report.

• Can your record the will in Tallahassee to change the title of your parents' property?

  No. For good reasons, title insurance underwriters in Tallahassee typically do not consider a recorded will sufficient to convey the title. First, there is no method for those title insurers to verify that the deceased's documented will was legitimate. Second, there are instances where the nature of the asset, estate creditors, or other factors prevent the property from distribution by following the will.

• Is it possible to administer an estate if an heir is missing?

  Yes. A missing heir in Tallahassee is someone who, despite not being listed on a title, inherited a portion of the property after an owner passed away but cannot be located. Under formal probate administration, Florida law contains a provision that enables the personal representative to deposit the share of a missing heir into the court registry after the property has been sold.

• How much does probate cost in Tallahassee?

  In Tallahassee, court fees for probate matters typically cost between $350 and $700. Some Tallahassee probate attorneys offer flat rates for their services that range from $1,500 to $5,000. Amounts may differ depending on the size and complexity of the estate, the type of estate administration required, and whether a dispute will arise.

• What methods exist to avoid probate in Tallahassee?

  You may do various things to spare your loved ones the hassle of Tallahassee's probate court. With a trust-based estate plan, you can transfer all your assets while alive and automatically pass them to others after your death. Bank accounts can be transferred without going through probate thanks to "pay on death" statements, and real estate can be transferred automatically upon death thanks to "lady bird" deeds.

• What are the most frequent grounds for contesting a will's provisions in Tallahassee?

  In Tallahassee, accusations that the individual who made the will did not do it voluntarily and without coercion are the most frequent grounds for contesting the terms of a will. Frequently, siblings and other family members make these accusations. Another frequent justification for contesting a will is that the testator lacked the cognitive capacity to comprehend their estate.