A mortgage lender encouraged me by email to look for a house to buy after pre-qualifying me but later said he made a mistake.

Did this mortgage broker solicit you by email? Or, did you call him and then the information was exchanged by email? Did you pay him anything for...

As Attorney Morcroft points out, a dog is not determined to be dangerous unless something has happened - potential danger is (unfortunately) not...

No, it does not mean your debt is forgiven. A Lis Pendens cannot remain on a property forever as it is a restriction on alienation. The bank has to...

What notice do i file to inform the court of additional beneficiaries in a probate case?

Have you contacted his wife? Give her the information and then she can update the list of heirs with the court. If you believe that she will not do...

My mom passed three months ago and left no will. she put moneys in joint accounts with my sisters to be divided.

This is the very reason that matters of estate planning should never be left to a simple statement of intent. Florida law does not recognize any...

No. She will not be able to sign his name. The court will have to do a determination of homestead to put the property solely in her name and then a...

How do I get a copy of my dads will? He died out of state and I dont know the name of the lawyer that drew it up.

You don't say where he passed away, but most states, like Florida, require that the decedent's will be filed with the probate court in the county...

Do we need to probate a will in Florida if there are no assets?

No, you do not. I am very sorry for your loss, and while you do need to file the will with the probate office, there is no requirement that probate...

How do I go about getting my earnest deposit back on a property I put an offer on?

Yes, it is your right to get your deposit back, but there is a contract between you and the Seller, so the title company must have their consent to...

How can I take my recently deceased grandfather off of the lease?

No, you can't. You now own the home (or will after probate) at tenants in common with his wife and kids. Have his estate probated and then decide...