My father died and siblings won't pay the mortgage, costs, etc. I am the Pers Rep. Can I buy the mortgage and foreclose?

Sorry for your loss. Based on my understanding of the facts: You and your siblings immediately vested in your father's real estate upon his death...

In the probate of an estate in Florida, can the Personal Representative also act as the Trustee and be the primary Beneficiary?

I agree with the answers provided by the other attorney: The Personal Representative may concurrently act as the trustee of a credit shelter trust...

Your mother or, if applicable, your mother’s agent under her durable power of attorney should work with an elder law attorney. At some point, the...

Is a sole proprietorship a good idea when you don't have any assets and have good insurance?

I agree with the answers provided by the other attorneys. One concern I would like to add is the potential asset protection problem if you hire an...

Starting own business, is co-ownership with spouse the right choice?

I agree with Attorney Speranza's answer. You should work with a (small) business attorney and CPA. There are asset protection and tax...

What are the requirements or the process for any alternative probate methods or ancillary probate administration in Florida?

Sorry for your loss. Please clarify: Did your grandmother own her house solely (not jointly with another person with rights of survivorship) at...

My sister died unexpectedly, and never updated life insurance beneficiary.

Sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, based on the facts as you have described them, the answer to your question is no. The life insurance policy...

Voluntary administration in suffolk county mass, see details below

Sorry for your loss. As of January 3, 2012, Massachusetts was to begin using the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) for probate estates. ...

Is a will valid if a person with POA had an elderly person change it after the elderly person was diagnosed with dementia?

Sorry to hear about the circumstances. I recommend you or someone you trust work with an estate planning attorney to take the following actions. ...

Am i entitled to any of my dads income when he is in a nursing home ?

Sorry to hear about the circumstances. Unfortunately, you most likely will not be able to receive any of your father's income. You could apply to...