I deposited my brother's will in Leon county, fl 4 weeks after his death. I have been advised not to administer probate now.

Sort of. Creditors have two years to make a claim against the estate. That is a hard deadline. If they do not do so within the two years of your...

My husband died in 2007 in Florida he did not have a will can our only son age 34 take part of my home . i have remarried

If you were on title to the home when your husband passed away, then the home is solely yours. Your statement about how the home is titled now is...

My father passed away in February without a will. Do we need to set up an estate to sell his few belongings? He lived in PA.

Every state is different, so you will want to check with the probate court in PA, but in FL you can file for a Disposition of Personal Property...

Can my 19 yr old son get his dads death benefit if hes diabled?

It really depends on whether or not he meets the SSA definition of "disabled" and his ability to work. If you feel that he meets the definition of...

What tax forms are required from beneficiary's & trustee so they can receive monies from trust estate.

You are not only permitted, but encouraged by Florida Statutes and the laws regarding Trustee Duties to hire appropriate professionals to help you...

I want to give a house to my minor grandchild now. Can it be done through a trust w/ the parents claiming homestead exemption?

Yes, there is, but not in this kind of forum. It will require seeking the assistance of a trusts and estates attorney to determine the best way to...

Can trustee send appraiser for a surprise home inspection without court order?

The 4th Amendment applies only to the right against unlawful search and seizure by a government agency. Unless the 'search' by the appraiser was...

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Living will question

These can be confusing documents and so it is always best, particularly when children are involved, to seek the assistance of an attorney so that...

Are you sure what you signed was a "renunciation" (aka disclaimer)? If so, then you would have no expectation of receiving anything from the...

If we signed a three year lease and it doesn't even say that, and was never notarized , can we be legally held to paid any rent

Ok. Let me get this straight. You say that the lease is for 3 years, but "it doesn't even say that" - what does that mean? Are you sure it isn't a...