Legal Disclaimer

No attorney-client relationship

Visiting this website, reading our content, sending us a message, or filling out a contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the firm. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when:

• We have evaluated your matter and confirmed there is no conflict of interest.
• We have agreed to represent you.
• You have signed an engagement letter and paid any required retainer.

Confidentiality of inquiries

We treat all inquiry information confidentially as a matter of firm practice — we don't share, sell, or publish what you tell us. However, until we've formally engaged, the information you share is not protected by attorney-client privilege.

Don't send time-sensitive or highly confidential information through web forms or unencrypted email. If you have an urgent matter or need to share sensitive details, call the firm directly at 941.352.1006.

Educational content is not advice

Articles, guides, calculators, and FAQs published on this website are general educational information about Florida law. They are not legal advice tailored to your specific situation. Florida probate, estate planning, and trust law are nuanced; outcomes depend on facts that only a thorough attorney evaluation can capture.

Do not rely on any content published here for a real-world legal decision without consulting a licensed Florida attorney. Our 30-minute consults are free.

Prior results notice

References to past cases, client outcomes, or settlement amounts on this site are factual but do not guarantee or predict similar results in future matters. Each case is unique. The cost, timeline, and outcome of your matter will depend on its specific facts.

The selection of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements or reviews. Florida Bar rules require this notice in any communication that includes claims about results.

Florida Bar admission

Rachel Schadt, Esq. is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida (Florida Bar #127500). We practice exclusively in Florida and do not represent clients in other states. For matters involving multiple states, we coordinate with attorneys licensed in those jurisdictions.

Jurisdictional reach

Our published content is intended for residents of Florida and people with Florida-specific legal questions (e.g., out-of-state heirs of a Florida decedent). The information may be irrelevant or misleading if applied to other states' laws. Other states' probate, will execution, and homestead rules differ — sometimes substantially.

Currency of content

We work to keep our content current with Florida law, including the 2026 reforms to the Florida Probate Code. However, statutes, regulations, court rules, and case law change. The 'Last updated' date on each guide reflects when we last meaningfully reviewed that content. Always verify against current law before relying on a date-sensitive provision.

No guarantees

We don't guarantee outcomes. Probate timelines, costs, and final results depend on facts no website can fully capture. Statements about typical timelines or fees are honest estimates based on our actual cases — not promises about yours.

Out-of-jurisdiction inquiries

If your matter is in another state, we cannot represent you. We're happy to refer you to licensed counsel in your jurisdiction when we know good attorneys there.

Contact us

Questions about anything on this page: contact us at hello@probate.help or 941.352.1006.