What criteria should you use to select a West Palm Beach estate planning, probate or real estate attorney to represent the interests of your business or your family? Should you hire a West Palm Beach attorney who makes you feel comfortable or should you sacrifice approachability for experience? In the current legal landscape, long-term partnerships are rare.
Businesses, individuals, and law firms will engage on an issue for a time, and then go their separate ways. There is little in the way of rapport, loyalty, and commitment. At the Law Offices of Larry E. Bray, P.A., we take a different approach to our legal practice. Our West Palm Beach probate & estate planning attorneys are here to provide a lifetime of dedicated legal services to Florida businesses and families.
Businesses, individuals, and law firms will engage on an issue for a time, and then go their separate ways. There is little in the way of rapport, loyalty, and commitment. At the Law Offices of Larry E. Bray, P.A., we take a different approach to our legal practice. Our West Palm Beach probate & estate planning attorneys are here to provide a lifetime of dedicated legal services to Florida businesses and families.
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Larry E. Bray has been practicing law for more than 30 years. His areas of practice include Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration, Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications and Shortsales, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Music and Entertainment (formerly of BMG's major recording label RCA Records, New York).
When a loved one passes away, the emotional process of sorting out their estate begins. Probate administration occurs when someone dies with a will that needs to be submitted to probate court for administration. This necessary process settles the debts of the estate, inventories and appraises property, and transfers title to the intended beneficiaries.
When someone passes away, a Florida probate will likely follow. Essentially, probate is the court-supervised process of authenticating someone's last will and testament. Someone who has an interest in a Florida estate can start the probate process by filing the necessary "petition for administration" with the proper court clerk, which would be in the Florida county where the person died or where the assets are located.
A Florida power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to delegate authority to someone else. The person granting the power is the principal and gives someone else the right to act on his or her behalf as an agent. What you grant attorney for will vary depending on the specific language including in the power of attorney document.
If you are looking for guidance on the rules that govern probate cases, Chapter 731 through Chapter 735 of the Florida Statutes are the Florida Probate Code. The rules that govern probate proceedings in Florida are located in the Florida Probate Rules, Part I and Part II, Rules 5.010 - 5.530. The Probate Rules are extremely important when it comes to Florida law regarding estates, wills, and even guardianships.
Reviews (10)
Joan Miller
Feb 02, 2021
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I can't emphasize enough how pleased we were with the services of Mr. Larry Bray. From the first phone call regarding our legal matter, Mr. Bray was extremely knowledgeable, thorough and efficient. We had great confidence that our difficult situation would be resolved to our satisfaction, which it was, due to his expertise and professionalism. We are very grateful that we engaged Mr. Larry Bray.
Claudia Guarnieri
Jan 27, 2021
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Mr. Bray knew exactly how to help us regarding our will and trust. He understood our concerns and guided us through the entire process answering all of our questions.
He did an impecable job when signing all the final documents and we left his office feeling relieved that we finally have our estate and kids taken cared of.
Highly recommend him as your estate lawyer.
He did an impecable job when signing all the final documents and we left his office feeling relieved that we finally have our estate and kids taken cared of.
Highly recommend him as your estate lawyer.
Matthew Owsiany
Dec 25, 2020
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We contacted the Law Offices of Larry Bray after we found ourselves in a situation that after the sale of two property lots, the monies due to us were held up by the clerk of courts due to paperwork errors on their end. I choose Larry Bray after searching thru many attorney's reviews and the Florida Bar for the best attorney in the area. Larry hit the road running, despite the slow down of the economy and closure of the courthouse due to covid19. Larry Bray was able to work his way thru all the challenges and successfully had the clerk of courts correct their issues and distribute the monies that
Bryan Florkevich
Sep 07, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Larry Bray was a godsend for our legal needs concerning real estate in Florida. Living in Pennsylvania, Larry returned emails and phone calls promptly and always took the time to answer our questions. Larry was a no-nonsense straight to the point and a very knowledgeable professional. We highly recommend him for any of your legal needs.
Larry Bray was a godsend for our legal needs concerning real estate in Florida. Living in Pennsylvania, Larry returned emails and phone calls promptly and always took the time to answer our questions. Larry was a no-nonsense straight to the point and a very knowledgeable professional. We highly recommend him for any of your legal needs.
Robert Fuller
Jul 29, 2020
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Liliana Giraldo
May 22, 2020
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Shirley Osborn
Sep 21, 2019
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Larry is by far the very best attorney I have ever used to represent me. He is very professional, highly intelligent, yet gives personalized attention to details, and responses quickly to communication. Ultimately, because of Larry, my case was resolved positively for me. I give Larry the very highest of recommendations.
James Bristol
Aug 09, 2019
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Donna Nicotera
Nov 04, 2018
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Barbara Levine
Jun 09, 2017
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Mr Bray and I have worked together on various projects over the years and I find him to be extremely professional and always cares about
his clients. He is steady, resourceful and a pleasure to do business with.
I would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer to help them deal with real estate, probate and business matters.
his clients. He is steady, resourceful and a pleasure to do business with.
I would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer to help them deal with real estate, probate and business matters.
