My father died last month and I am one of two executors of his trust. I have yet to hear from the his lawyer.

You have two choices: (1) Call the lawyer and tell him to get going on this matter, or (2) retain a new estates lawyer. Usually, the executors...

Can we petition the courts ourselves to have a long term but aging trustee replaced with one of our chosing?

In most jurisdictions, you need to have grounds for removal. Old age may or may not be grounds based on the facts and the laws of FL. By the way,...

My friends spouse died and she is trying to settle his finances. She is willing to pay 1/2 of a debt. What kind of form shoul

Wait a minute. When a person dies, his debts are to paid by his estate. Your fact are not clear and cound be read two ways: (1) If the spouse is...

Should any person really spend the money and make a will?

This seems to be a really bad result for you. However, this result would have been avoided if your dad discussed this issue with the attorney. ...

Who has to pay?

If the mortgage is an estate debt and the estate must pay all just debts, then the estate is obligated to pay this debt. I am a little surprised...

My life partner died the utilities were in his name can the company make me pay his bill befor starting my new accnt or turnoff

If your partner was the only person responsible for the utilities, you have no obligation to pay his debt. His estate is now obligated for the...

Do I need a Power of Attorney?

You need to go to the police as to the theft. To answer your POA question, it would appear that this would allow you to act for him while he is in...

Generally, it is never a good idea to use related parties, especially those who stand to inherit under the estate plan, as witnesses. There...

Do we need a will? Married (2nd)less than 5 yrs. We both have our own kids & grandkids. He is retired SS only.

This is one of the most problematic area and results in many lawsuits. If you did not do a prenuptial agreement, then by all means you need to...

I am currently suing the executor of my mothers living trust and will. I want to know if , in case I should have taken him to p

If you are currently engaged in a lawsuit with legal representation, legal ethics precludes attorneys at this forum from commenting.