by Susan Slater
A Will May Not Be Enough!
Cindy Fineman Sloane dated Bruce Levin when she was seventeen years old and spent time on his boat all the time. Then they went their separate ways when they both went off to college. About fifteen years ago, Cindy reached out to Bruce on Facebook to say hello occasionally and acknowledge birthdays.
Time passed, then Bruce reached out to Cindy. They have been attached at the hip in life and business ever since. Together, they formed Florida Parks Probate Advisors because of Bruce’s experience going through probate and what Cindy saw here in Zephyrhills in the park communities.
“We wanted to help families and heirs navigate through what happens when a manufactured-home owner passes,” stated Cindy. “Especially in mobile home communities where the home may be treated as personal property.”
“The family may be unfamiliar with Florida’s probate requirements,” said Cindy. “Our company guides families through the steps, required paperwork, and practical tasks so mistakes, delays, and disputes are less likely.”
By walking heirs through the probate process, the heirs learn the community rules and their responsibilities they may carry until the estate is resolved. Bruce and Cindy also coordinate other practical services as needed—clearing out, staging, and (when appropriate) assisting with selling the home.
Families often assume a will alone will allow them to transfer or sell a manufactured home; in many cases, probate is still required. If heirs remove furniture, vehicles, or other belongings before the court process they could create risk if disputes or claims arise later. Wills and paperwork prepared in another state may not be usable in Florida without proper recording and compliance with local requirements.
Heirs may need a probate judge to determine the appropriate process based on estate circumstances and value thresholds discussed in the interview. Before distributions are made, estate obligations such as funeral costs, court/probate costs, and unpaid bills may need to be addressed first.
Keeping documents, account information, and key contacts in one place can reduce confusion and prevent costly mistakes for whoever must administer the estate. Florida Parks Probate Advisors provide informational seminars and a step-by-step packet outlining what to do next.
Contact Bruce and Linda to book their seminar in the mobile home community. “People don’t understand that probate is required even if you own a manufactured home.”
FLORIDA PARKS
PROBATE ADVISORS LLC
Probate Advisors
Certified Notary Public
Cindy Fineman Sloane
President
215-704-4824
Helping Families
Navigate Mobile Home
Estate Transitions with
Compassion and Clarity ♥
