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  1. Marshall C Deason Jr.
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  3. John Warwick Caldwell

We do not have a signed contract with our attorney

Asked by a user in Sanford, FL - 6 months ago.

Yes, you do have a right to fire your Florida Attorney at any time and for any reason. There are some instances (during litigation) where an attorney is not allowed to quit without permission of the court, but you can always fire the attorney. It is recommended for attorneys to try and get a written retainer agreement (contract) with each client to set forth the terms of the engagement, the payment of fees, how to terminate the engagement and the responsibilities of the attorney and the client;...

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  1. Joshua Thomas Keleske
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  3. Will Murphy

My mom made a will four years ago, do I need to revise,Some details have changed, for example I live in Fla now.

Asked by a user in Miami, FL - almost 3 years ago.

A Last Will and Testament remains valid no matter how old it is; however, if your mom's wishes on who her beneficiaires are have changed since she signed her Will, or her desires for how much or what assets are to pass to any one person, then she should have a codicil prepared or a new Will. It is important to remember that the executor of a Florida Will must be a relative or must live in Florida. And for tax purposes, it is advisable to have Wills reviewed every few years since the amounts a...