What is the minimum we would need in terms of a will or trust?

Anything that you do not want to go through the probate process (and, with property in NM, that includes an Ancillary Probate to handle that) you...

How to find a good lawyer

You can try the AVVO Find a Lawyer tab at the top of this page, or you can go to the Florida Bar website and try their Find a Lawyer link for your...

Annuity Death Benefit

It mostly depends on the type of annuity your father-in-law purchased and what the death benefit payment terms are in the contract. If it is a...

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In a divorce, why would opposing counsel want me to sign a special warranty deed vs a quit claim deed?

There is nothing sinister about a Special Warranty Deed. Title insurance companies will not issue any title policies on a Quit Claim deed - they...

What are the ramifications of renting out permitted in law quarters to non-family members?

You shouldn't be fined, but you SHOULD have an attorney advise you as to your best course of action. Doing nothing is not an option....

I'm a notary signing agent and have read that you have to have a spouse on the mortgage docs in Florida, no exceptions.

If the property is homestead, then both spouses must sign for the mortgage (to acknowledge that they understand their home is being encumbered) or...

At time of listing the house,listing agent was told no one is allowed in my house without my permission.well a agent showed my

Likely not. Your agent would have to have known that the other agent was going to show your home and purposefully or negligently did not tell you...

I have not received a 24 hour notice to move out? The 5 day eviction summons has been issued. What can I do to stay in my apt?

Well, writing a question to a legal blog is not going to help you AT ALL! The eviction summons should spell out what your rights are and by what...

I had a Will, Power of Attorney, and Living Will, created by an Attorney, in 2008, with my wife as heir and agent.

Yes and no. There is additional language that needs to be included that revokes the original will. Wills should be revisited every 3 years or so,...

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Quitclaim deed with rights of survivorship can I be forced to partition

Attorney Zinn is not off the mark. Right now, your "friend" wants the house sold. You don't. The only other option is that you buy him out of his...

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