PROBATE: Wrongful Death in Florida

Your Case Needs Probate. Let’s Make It Easy.
In Florida, a probate estate must be opened before a wrongful death lawsuit or settlement can proceed — even if there’s no will or no other assets. As a probate attorney who partners with personal injury firms across the state, I make sure this step never holds up your case.
I handle the probate, so you can focus on litigation.

Why Probate Matters in Wrongful Death Cases

Under Florida law:

  • Only a court-appointed personal representative (PR) can bring or settle a wrongful death claim
  • The PR represents the statutory survivors — not just the estate
  • Probate must be open before filing suit or distributing settlement funds
  • Courts and insurance companies may require specific orders before funds are disbursed

If the probate isn’t done right, it can delay the case — or worse!

Why Personal Injury Lawyers Choose Me

What I Provide

What I Avoid

Flat-fee pricing — no surprise bills

Hourly invoices that frustrate clients

Fully virtual & remote services — statewide

“Local-only” attorneys who fail to provide you clients with flexibility they prefer

Fast turnarounds

Delays that jeopardize settlements

Clear communication with firm + client

Attorneys who disappear after filing

Proper handling of PR appointments

Mistakes that create conflicts among survivors

Custom language in orders if needed

Rigid cookie-cutter pleadings

About Me

I’m a Florida probate attorney with over a decade of experience and hundreds of estates handled. I’ve worked closely with PI firms to ensure probate doesn’t become a bottleneck in wrongful death litigation.

  • 100% virtual and statewide
  • Flat fees — no billing surprises
  • Collaborative, client-first approach
  • I only do probate — so you stay the hero

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Why Clients Choose Me

Choosing the right probate attorney matters. Here’s why my clients trust me to handle their probate case:

Most of my clients live outside Florida. I make it easy to handle everything from home. No travel. No courthouse. Everything is handled by phone, Zoom, e-mail, e-signature, and secure portal.

I have been successfully administering Florida probate cases for more than 12 years. Importantly, I don’t dabble. I focus almost exclusively on Florida probate cases. Over the years, I have built the knowledge base, skills, and relationships necessary to handle any situation that may arise as part of a probate case.

No hourly billing for ordinary probate matters. You’ll know the full cost up front — no surprises.

You’ll work directly with me — not a call center, paralegal, or associate attorney. The virtual nature of my practice allows me to take fewer cases and dedicate more time and attention to each client.

Testimonials

  • Eric was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and kept me informed every step of the way. I’m so grateful for his expertise.
    Janice P.
  • Eric’s knowledge, professionalism, and kindness made the probate process as easy as possible during our grief. I highly recommend him.
    Lana F.
  • Eric’s timeliness, knowledge, accuracy, and kindness were beyond what I expected. He was always accessible and made the probate process easy to understand.
    Michele T.
  • Eric kept me up to date step by step and always answered my questions. If you need a lawyer for probate, Eric is the person you need.
    Maxine C.
  • Eric’s steady hand, compassion, and rich knowledge of probate made my life so much easier during an otherwise unbearable time.
    Keith P.
  • Eric was extremely diligent and responsive. I appreciated his transparent practice and professionalism.
    Angel O.
  • Eric made the probate process incredibly smooth and stress-free, even from out of state. He was compassionate, responsive, and very experienced.
    Nicole J.
  • Eric explained each step, was responsive to my questions, and made a complex probate process easy to navigate. His professionalism and compassion made a daunting situation manageable.
    Lisa C.

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