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Does someone listed as representative of an estate in a will have to act as representative if a creditor comes after the estate?
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Answered on August 07, 2014
Nope! No one can force you to do anything of the sort. If a creditor wants what little your father left, they can open probate themselves as an...
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To opt for a short sale, Does the owner has to stop his payments to be considered by the bank?
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Answered on August 07, 2014
You are asking a number of questions about this, which is good. Typically, in a short sale you must prepare a packet for the mortgagee giving them...
Can you do a quiet or silent trust in florida?
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Answered on August 07, 2014
Technically, the answer would be "maybe". The courts dislike secret or semi-secret trusts and will typically create a constructive trust out of the...
Can a will reference non-probate assets in its directives?
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Answered on August 07, 2014
Wow. You are trying to save a couple of bucks and making a "do-it-yourself" fiasco for your children after you die. Seriously, what you are trying...
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If you own a home prior to marriage. Is your spouse entitled to half the property?
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Answered on August 07, 2014
If you choose to divorce in Florida, which is not a community property state, then the answer is most likely "no". However, the court will look at...
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IS it possible to get out of HOA listing?
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Answered on August 06, 2014
Your question is pretty vague. Is the HOA asking you to do things that are not within the community guidelines? I am presuming that when you...
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A US Citizen wanting to leave her assets to her UK resident kids in her will, treat as usual??
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Answered on August 06, 2014
You can. However, it would appear that you intend to write this yourself, unless you are a paralegal or retired attorney, you are being foolish. ...
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My mother inherited an heirloom when her mother died. Now that my mother has passed, can her sisters fight me for possession?
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Answered on August 05, 2014
No, your aunt and grandfather have no claim to property that was gifted to your mother, unless there were strings attached to the gift, which must...
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My mortgage company send me a letter saying I do have to purchase sinkhole coverage on top of my homeowners insurance
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Yes, they can. I have not seen a mortgage that did not require sufficient insurance to cover the loss of the home. By signing the Note agreeing to...
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If I have exclusivity of martial home I'm paying
Taxes , Ins and mortgage can I claim half the mortgage payment at sale
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Two things; first, the opposing lawyer does NOT represent you so why you are speaking to them about ANY matter is beyond me; second, Florida courts...