In an accidental (wrongful) death case in Florida, a personal representative brings the case of the estate and each survivor. [Read more…]
How to Divide a Accidental Death Settlement in Florida Between Survivors and the Estate
In an accidental (wrongful) death case, a personal representative brings the case of the estate and each survivor. Florida Statute 768.21 outlines the damages that each survivor and the estate can get.
In a wrongful death case, sometimes the party that caused the accident will pay the settlement with one check for the entire case. If this happens, the personal representative has to divide the case between the estate and the survivors fairly. [Read more…]