This article explains some of the process and some of the responsibilities of the executor of a will.

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. and Christina Bruschetta

The procedures in an Estate Administration may take from seven months to several years, and a client’s patience may be sorely tried during this time. However, it has been our experience that clients who are forewarned have a much higher tolerance level for the slowly turning wheels of justice.

The following is a portion of the details you may wish to inform clients who are executor after you have been retained:

This article was written to help the family of fatal accidents know that they might have an action for wrongful death. It is also a warning of the pit falls that exist with hiring a big firm to handle your wrongful death claim.

If a loved one dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another then you may be entitled to bring an action for wrongful death.

An action for wrongful death lies with the heirs of the deceased. Most states have a civil “wrongful death statute, which establishes the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions. Actions for personal injury, conscious pain and suffering, or expenses incurred prior to the decedent’s death can be brought by the personal representative of the deceased.

A wrongful death claim exists when someone dies as a result of the negligence of another party. The wrongful death statute specifically provides who is entitled to receive compensation, as well as the types of damages which may be recovered. This article outlines this and other information.

A wrongful death claim exists when someone dies as a result of the negligence of another party. Fatal injuries occur frequently in car crashes, motorcycle and truck accidents, medical negligence, and product liability claims. These cases differ from other injury cases because they are governed by the Florida wrongful death statute. The wrongful death statute specifically provides who is entitled to receive compensation, as well as the types of damages which may be recovered.