I need clarification regarding the Short Sales and Foreclosures Statute of Limitations signed by Gov. Scott in 2013.

The statute you are referencing is the Florida Fair Foreclosure Act and it is anything but. It allows the banks to fast-track the foreclosure...

My lease expired end of march and Landlord had a clause that after expiration of lease we could stay for three additional

Two things; first, they cannot merely tell you by phone that they are changing the terms of the agreement, and second, if everything is as you say,...

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My ex- husband died 3 years ago.

You do not have to do anything unless you are named on the Note. They just need to send all the papers (called "serving") to everyone that MAY...

For setting up a power of attorney what type of lawyer should i see?

As my colleagues have explained, an estate planning attorney is your best bet. But, before you go, I suggest you look at the pamphlet from the...

Are rented homes considered community property if neither is on the other's lease?

I heartily concur with Attorney Morcroft's answer to you! Plus, if you are separated after only 8 months of marriage, there MUST have been a...

We have 2 properties in 2 trusts to be deeded to our 2 girls upon our death. I am nervous about inherited property .

Why on earth would you want to do that??? Are you living in either of the properties? If you are, do you have homestead tax exemption on it?? If...

In my grandmother's will she stated I could live in her house as long as I wanted and as long as I paid the taxes on the house.

When the will was probated, how was the house titled?? It should have been as a LE to you and remainder to the children. Have a probate attorney...

I need access to my mother's bank acct. that is in ala. She is incapacitated in a fl. nursing home. Do I need a lawyer in ala?

You will have to initiate an emergency guardianship hearing. Ask to be appointed your mother's guardian. Once you are her legal guardian, you will...

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What legal steps can/should a disabled person (Mental/emotional) take to protect her future?

Good for you for thinking of the future. Yes, you should get several documents drafted by a special needs attorney; you need to have your Advance...

I have an accepted and signed property contract from a bank owned property, they want to cancel the contract

Have an attorney review the contract to see if the cancellation request is allowed in the contract you signed. If not, then the attorney will be...