Do I need to list estranged sibling as beneficary on Summary of Adminstration?

Unless she was intentionally omitted from your mother's will, she must be notified - regardless of how you or anyone else (other than your mother)...

Can a notary do this work?

Attorney Raffini gave you excellent advice. A notary is not a lawyer. All a notary can do is certify (acknowledge) that a document was properly...

My sisters and I are went to court to appoint someone over my father's estate. Some people claiming to be his children want prop

I am going to presume here that your father left no will. And, I am going to also presume that the estate is healthy enough to require a formal...

Am I permitted to purchase Real Estate while my mother's estate is still in Probate?

I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. As to the real estate purchase, a lot depends on the nature of the purchase. Sorry to appear to be...

While seperated I received a life insurance payout from my father's death. Can my wife get any of that money in the divorce?

It is interesting that none of the lawyers that responded practice in SC. I do. SC is, by legislative decree, an equitable distribution state. ...

Should I place my lumps sum lottery winnings in a trust, if so what type?

First off, congratulations to you and your friend. Yes, you should definitely put the money in trust, you in yours, and the other person in their...

Family member has not informed us to date of our sister`s death ( no communication at all.)

You need to hire a probate attorney to do a will challenge if you believe that the current will making your family member the sole beneficiary was...

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Am I entitled to half of my spouse's Social Security Disability Benefits money if we divorce (Florida)?

Well, maybe. But, SSDI benefits are only available to you if you had been married for at least 10 years prior to divorcing, are over the age of 62,...

Can we file an order against our brother who is harassing our elderly mother who is in an assisted living facility and 91.

If he has stolen money from her, then you can either file civil charges against him or have him arrested - but you have to begin with one or the...

I moved from Georgia to flordia and my SSI transferred here at the same amount of $721. In georgia I can afford rent, lights,

There are other assistance programs in Florida, including what is known as "Section 8" subsidized housing. As anywhere, there is a greater need for...