Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
If all your assets are in a trust which exceeds $100,000 do you have to go thru probate court to settle the estate?
Asked on 2/11/11, 6:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
No. You avoided probate by putting it into the Trust. You must also file with the probate court a Notice of Trust.
However, creditors can levy against the Trust for the decedent's debts up to 2 years after death, absent some other action.
Answered on 2/11/11, 7:15 pm