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Bought & was given clear title to property in the Fla. Keys '92. Now I found out has an encroachment on the property next to it
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Answered on October 04, 2013
The answer to your question is complex and depends upon 1) which survey is accurate, 2) was an easement granted earlier that didn't make it into...
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My brother died several months after my parents, who were the heirs / beneficiaries of his life insurance. (read below)
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Answered on October 03, 2013
If there is no named secondary beneficiary, typical life insurance contracts call for the proceeds to go first to the spouse (which, in this case,...
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Why must I hire contractors to do work on my rental property in FL?
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Answered on October 03, 2013
The rationale is this; if you screw something up on your own residence and the inspector doesn't catch it, you are the one who will suffer if there...
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Hello,
I have a real-estate question related to release of escrow.
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Answered on October 03, 2013
No, it does not mean you will not get your escrow back. I am not sure why your Realtor is making the Seller's signature your problem, but the...
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MY father left no will in Florida,I object to his second wife as personal representative in Probate Court. will I need a lawyer
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Answered on October 03, 2013
Yes. In order to challenge the surviving spouse as PR, you will need to file a protest with the court and have good grounds for having her...
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My father in law homesteaded property owned by his mother who left no will. mortgages were paid off. what are his wifes rights.
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Answered on October 03, 2013
The fact that he spent marital funds on the mortgage for the property would come into play in a divorce settlement agreement. When he took title to...
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Can a case change in probate?
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Answered on October 02, 2013
No, you are confusing your terms. "Summary Judgment" is issued by the court when there is no dispute of any material facts in a matter. "Summary...
Do I need to contest my Mothers will? My stepbrother is the POA for my stepdad and has already claimed all my Mothers benefits.
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Answered on October 02, 2013
IRAs and life insurance, annuities, POD accounts, TOD accounts - all pass outside of probate. These are driven by the beneficiary designations and...
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Bank did not respond to proposed order of dismissal? What happens next.
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Answered on October 02, 2013
Yes, of course you should get your bankruptcy attorney involved. They need to know everything that is going on that may impact your bankruptcy,...
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How do I obtain a copy of my Grandfathers Family Trust in Florida?
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Answered on October 02, 2013
This is a very odd question; 1) how on earth would a mortgage company even KNOW that there is a "family trust" if you did not have one, and 2) why...
