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My dad died 2wks ago had will w/lge estate lft to mom, sis is executor/I am co-exe, sis wont give me copy of will,

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss, but agree with Attorney Ellis and Corrigan. It is possible that your father used a will substitute, such as a funded...

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How much does it cost to hire a probate lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. Attorneys Elder and Flaccus have provided you with solid advice. Please meet with a few attorneys and ask them whether...

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What if a house is not listed in a will is it part of the estate than. What are chattels

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Shultz and James. Chattels are personal property items, whereas a house not specifically devised in the will becomes part...

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Is someone who was left a special gift in a will considered an heir, if the conditions of getting the special gift were not met?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss, but I agree with Attorney Adkins. Assuming your father only recently passed away, the big question in this estate may...

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Should you pay a monthly fee to have a living will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Shultz. This is the kind of thing that happens when you don't have a personal attorney. Please retain one to review your...

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Do I have to do probate?

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

Since your husband owned real property in his own name, probate will likely be necessary. Please talk with an experienced Florida probate lawyer...

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If I wanted to write my own will how do I go about doing it and does a lawyer have to do anything

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Koel and Land. If you do your own will, it is highly likely that your girlfriend and your children will be involved in a...

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Question down below under additional information

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

It appears that your son's account may have been mismanaged. It is unclear from the facts as to the jurisdiction where a case would be brought,...

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If you believe either the deceased person thought her will was effective or trusted the joint tenant to follow her wishes.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

I agree with Attorney Ellis. Assets held as "joint tenants with right of survivorship" pass to the surviving joint tenant by operation of law. A...

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My mother died in 2008 and left my two sisters and myself 33 1/3% each of her estate... I've seen nothing.

Joseph's answer | Answered on September 14, 2013

I agree with Attorneys Ellis and Pippen. Please retain an attorney to review this matter and, if you are a beneficiary of assets that were to be...