Articles from Yergey & Yergey, P.A.
Practical guidance on Florida probate, estate planning, guardianship, and trust law — written by attorneys who practice it every day in Orange County and the surrounding circuits.
Trust Administration
Florida Trust Administration Explained: What the Florida Trust Code Means for You
If someone has named you as a trustee — or if you stand to inherit from a trust — Florida law places a surprisingly detailed set of rules on how that trust must be managed. The Florida Trust Code, found in Chapter 736 of the Florida Statutes, governs nearly every aspect of trust administration in…
Estate Planning
What Is a Personal Representative, and Why Is Choosing One Important?
What Is a Personal Representative, and Why Is Choosing One Important? When creating an estate plan, deciding who should receive your property is only part of the process. You should also consider who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes after your death. In Florida, that person is…
Mediation
When Mediation Goes Wrong: Common Mistakes Families Make in Florida Probate and Trust Disputes
Mediation can be one of the most effective ways to resolve probate and trust disputes without the cost and stress of a full courtroom battle — but only when families go in prepared. Too often, well-meaning people walk into mediation sessions making assumptions that end up costing them time, money…
Probate
Can You Sell a House Before Probate Closes in Florida? What Orlando Families Should Know
Often, yes — a Florida personal representative can sell estate real property before the probate is fully closed. Here is how the power to sell works, when court authority is needed, and what happens to the money.
Estate Planning
Florida Estate Planning Questions Answered: What You Actually Need to Know
Most people have questions about estate planning long before they ever walk into an attorney's office — and that's completely normal. Whether you're wondering if a will is enough, what happens to your house when you're gone, or whether you even need a trust, these are exactly the kinds of…
Probate
Summary Administration in Florida: The Small-Estate Shortcut for Orange County Families
Not every Florida estate needs the full probate process. Summary administration is a faster, lighter path for smaller estates and older ones — here is how it works in Orange County.
Estate Planning
The Villages Estate Planning: Which County's Probate Court Will Your Plan Land In?
The Villages sprawls across three counties, and your address decides which probate court your estate one day uses. Here is how domicile and venue work for Villages residents.
Probate
Florida Doubles the Summary Administration Limit to $150,000: What Families Need to Know
Florida Doubles the Summary Administration Limit to $150,000: What Families Need to Know "I thought Florida probate always required a full formal administration." Not always. And beginning July 1, 2026, more Florida families may have access to a faster, less burdensome probate process. Florida has…
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Mediation
7 Surprising Facts About Mediation in Florida Probate and Trust Disputes
Most people picture mediation as two angry relatives sitting across a conference table while an attorney referee splits the difference — and everyone goes home mildly unhappy. The reality, especially in Florida probate and trust disputes, is far more interesting than that. Here are some things…
Guardianship
Guardianship in Orange County Florida: The Orlando Process
When a loved one can no longer make safe decisions, guardianship in Orange County, Florida may be necessary. Here is how the process works in the Orlando Probate Division.