The facts as you describe them are certainly concerning and warrant additional investigation. In Florida, there is a statutory protocol the Court...

What is reasonably retainer and contingency % on a million dollar estate in Florida

This sounds like a trust contest and therefore will likely involve protracted litigation. What is reasonable depends on the complexity of the case...

The only way your dad would inherit from your mom is if she named him in her will as her beneficiary. Of course if she executed such a will prior...

Dad passed and My oldest brother became trustee of the Family trust.. Also appointed power of attorney for my mother by sister.

Based upon your information, the settlor is still alive. Your mother still has the right to dispose of her money as she chooses. It sounds like...

As Attorney Potter mentioned, the purpose of a Pour-Over-Will is to pour the assets that were not named in the trust during your parent’s life time...

Since the instrument is an Irrevocable Trust, Attorney Corrigan’s suggestion would probably be the easiest solution. Copies would have been...

My brother is executor of my father estate and refuses to probate or even show me the will--what can I do?

If there is a will, it must be filed within 10 days if there is any probate property. You know there is a will and you are named a beneficiary. ...

How much can an attorney charge when I (a layman) have been named as the Trustee administrator.

There should be a provision in the trust that sets forth the amount for trustee fees. To learn more, review section 736.0708, Florida Statute (2013).

Parents to start giving me the non-taxable gift of cash each year. Should i open a new bank account in all 3 of our names?

It is intended to be a gift to you. Therefore, creating another account may defeat the purpose of a gift. Have you or your parents consulted with...

My deceased aunt left 2 bank accounts payable to me (POD) as well as an annuity that named my sister and I as co-beneficiaries

Did the Personal Representative state why she did not want you to touch the POD accounts? Unless there is some legal dispute or claim of undue...