Can my sister sell our parents house? I want the house. Its been in our famiy for yrs! It was my grandma's house before

I'm very sorry for your circumstances. Unfortunately, if your step-father died without a will, then the laws of intestacy will determine who...

Do we need a trust tranfer deed if we share a property with a parent?

As I understand your question, 50% of the condo is owned by your father's trust and 50% is owned by you and your spouse jointly. You and your...

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How to find out if land is under UTMA?

I agree with Attorney Clausen. Most attorneys will offer an initial complimentary consultation, so please take the deed to an experienced...

My father is still alive, but w/dementia. I want to file his will, I have POA, where & how do I do this?

I agree with Attorneys Watling and Potter. Since you are holding Power of Attorney, you may file the original will with the probate court, but...

Without reviewing the will in full, I will not speculate. That is, sometimes a will's terms are defined at the end of the document (including...

What is better a trust or a will?and which type of trust?

It is impossible to say without further information. With that said, I recommend that most clients in your situation have a will, a fully-funded...

What should estate planning generally cost and how much time should it take to complete the process?

It is impossible to say without more information. The good news is that most estate planning attorneys offer a complimentary consultation. Thus,...

I agree with Attorneys Potter & James. You have no financial responsibility in this matter. If you are the only heir, you may work with the...

How can one verify if a partnership agreement is present in a trust?

I agree with Attorney McMahon. It appears that you are not a beneficiary yet, but you should retain counsel as your father's attorney-in-fact. ...

Do I need an attorney? If so, what kind?

I agree with Attorneys Potter and Pippin. Your next step is to meet with an experienced Florida estate planning attorney who can prepare the...