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Where can I find the law that states a spendthrift trust in Florida is effective even when not notarized.
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Answered on September 04, 2013
As Attorney Phillips points out, most trusts and wills have self-proving affidavits that are notarized for situations where the will/trust is...
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Hi. My mother recently passed away and left me her house. I was wondering the best way to put it in my name? Thanks for yourhelp
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Answered on September 04, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss! If the home is the only asset and was your Mom's homestead, then it will pass by operation of law. What that means to...
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A silent trust that my grandfather in law made for my wife is controlling me. How do i handle this
trust.
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Answered on September 04, 2013
The trust has nothing to do with you so cannot control you or your actions at all. If your wife is concerned about the contents of the trust, she...
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I got permission (verbal) from landlord to prorate rent from 7/31-8/5 after my lease term. Now being charged entire month?
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Answered on September 04, 2013
Never, ever, get "permission" to modify the requirements of a lease agreement without making sure the modification is memorialized in writing -...
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Over flood water issue between units in Orlando Fl
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Answered on September 04, 2013
No, it is not true. If the damage to your unit is a direct result of an episode that occurs in another unit, they are responsible for those...
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Living Trust, Family Trust or Custodial account for child after parents death
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Answered on September 03, 2013
You have several issues here that are of concern; 1) you state that the trust is to be "for your daughter's benefit" - why, is she disabled? 2)...
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What kind of an attorney does my roommate need?
Her fathers girlfriend sold the house without giving them their share.
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Answered on September 03, 2013
The only way that the girlfriend could have legally sold the house without notifying the heirs was if she was the only one on title to it. You can...
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Can I legally withhold rent with no notice at this point?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
You say that you have "notified" your landlord of the outstanding issues - please, tell me you did so by written communication and not by phone??...
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Death certificate forms.
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Answered on September 03, 2013
Yes. Certified copies may also contain cause of death.
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When an attorney is hired by the PR to handle her appointment etc, does the attorney represent the PR PERSONALLY throughout?
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Answered on September 02, 2013
In Florida, the attorney hired by the PR represents the PR for the purpose of advising them as to the proper administration of the estate. The...