Grandmother passed away, with no legal will. Her home was a life estate, do we still need to go through probate?

If the step-daughter is the remainder on the Life Estate, then she is now the owner of the home, as a matter of law - not probate. No, in your...

If court rules a will as valid, can the executor act independently in distributing assets or does the court oversee the process?

In Florida, the "executor" is known as the Personal Representative (same party). Whether the will is valid or not, FL requires that it be...

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I think my grandmother is with holding information on a property that my grandfather left for me when he passed. What do I do?

You are going to have to seek the advice of an attorney where you are. They will need to thoroughly review the POA (which sounds like it may be...

Someone gave me a will can I open it or do I need to open it with someone else to witness.

Is your uncle alive??? If so, I would recommend doing him the courtesy of informing him that his "friend" gave the will to you and ask him what he...

No one is trying to "sting" you - the fact is, if the account is joint then it is also an asset of your mom's. I am presuming, since they are...

Do I need a family attorney

OK. Unless the probate laws of succession are vastly different in NC from SC, the IRA, if properly naming you as the beneficiary (not sure what...

Social Security Representative payee- Is this a good idea?

Why do you ask? A lot depends upon how much (and what type) of care your mother needs. Is she capable of handling her own finances? If so, then...

What type of attorney do i need?

Before you spend any money on a probate attorney, you should find out two things; 1) did he leave a will? and, 2) are you named in the will? Since...

Where do I file a motion to open an estate to probate in Palm Beach County?

As Attorney Foster has correctly stated, depending on the value of the estate, the length of time since the decedent passed, and the absence of...

Social Security - My grandfather passed away - How to keep his SSI?

You can't. It would be considered fraud if you continue to accept and cash ANY of his SSI checks. Inform the SSA of his demise. There was recent...