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Florida Just Doubled the Small-Estate Probate Threshold: What CS/SB 1500 Means for Your Family on July 1, 2026
Florida lawmakers quietly passed one of the most useful probate reforms in years. Starting July 1, 2026, twice as many Orlando families will qualify for simplified probate, and several longstanding headaches finally get fixed. Here is what changed and what you should do about it.

David A. Yergey III (“D3”)
How Long Does Probate Really Take in Florida? A Month-by-Month Guide for Orlando Families
Most Orlando families expect Florida probate to be fast. Most are surprised. Here is a realistic month-by-month look at how a Florida probate actually moves, where the slow points sit, and what you can do to keep your case on track.

David A. Yergey III (“D3”)
Florida's Homestead Law Can Save Your House from Creditors -- and Ruin Your Will If You Are Not Careful
Florida homestead is one of the strongest asset protections in the country, but it comes with strings attached that can quietly undo a carefully written will. Here is what Orlando families need to know before the real estate closing, the remarriage, or the estate meeting.

David A. Yergey III (“D3”)
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