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I have a revocable trust financial situation. I would like to dissolve said trust as I have been divorced approximately 40 years
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Answered on November 21, 2013
If you are the Settlor of the trust you can freely revoke the trust and transfer to the assets to wherever/whomever you wish. Have a good...
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2 mths ago my water bill was $48. now 2 mths later it is $575 after living here for 1 mth. water dept. won't send anyone out .
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Answered on November 19, 2013
As Attorney Deason said, hire a plumber. They can track down the leak and if it is at the water meter (which is not infrequent), the city will...
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Does an estate have to go through probate?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. It does seem like a waste of time and resources to have to begin a probate for a homestead property, but in order to make...
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Does an estate have to go through probate?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Since there are three of you that are beneficiaries, Florida law requires you to hire an attorney to help you with a Summary Administration. It...
Property titled to H&W, H died, now titled to W, she died LW&T (no minor child - no lineal decend.) Can HX be split?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
No. If I understand what you are asking, a property cannot be taxed 80% at the homestead rate and 20% non-homestead. It either is or it isn't,...
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What do I do with recently discovered property after probate?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
Life Insurance does not pass through probate, unless the named beneficiary has died. Then, it will usually be paid to the estate. That is the only...
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Will my medicaid eligibility be effected if I transfer two homes into an enhanced life estate deed?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
You cannot transfer property from yourself to another entity or person in order to qualify for means-tested Medicaid benefits. Your homestead is...
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Attempted to remove PR and did not prevail.
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Answered on November 17, 2013
Ok. Have no idea what you are talking about. Topic?? You cannot get a good answer if you don't ask a question that can be answered. Any attempt at...
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What could be taking so long on a quiet title if no one is contesting it. it's been 90 days since the last summons was issued?
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Answered on November 17, 2013
You may be surprised at the length of time that a quiet title action can take. A lot depends on the number of dependents and whether all were...
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How can a spouse avoid probate related expenses for wife's instate estate w/only unwanted land of negligible market value?
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Answered on November 17, 2013
Why you and the family are continuing to pay taxes on property no one wants is beyond me. Stop paying taxes and the state will sell the property at...