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How can I make my step-brother in Florida properly sign over the title of my late father's vehicle that was left to me in NC?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 02, 2018

Your question leaves out some important facts. Hw do you know your step-brother is the executor? Have you seen a court order? How do you know...

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Only child (age 50)/how to obtain copy of Parent's Will?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 02, 2018

If your mother won't give you a copy of the will, you are out of luck. If she has a will, it must be filed with the clerk of court within 10 days...

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WWhy isn't my mother's p.r. distributing assets of her will?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

I agree with Attorney Foster's answer. Another thing you can do is go online to your county court's website and look up the case. You may have to...

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49year old support order never enforced now dad died and left lots of assents and cash. Can son collect. mom already deceased

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

Florida Statute section 733.710 states that all claims are barred against an estate two years after the death of the decedent. If your father died...

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Is it common practice to take a Deed to the courts to have it picked up by a lawyer to present to a Judge on your behalf ?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

Your question does not give enough facts to give a correct answer. If all you have is a notarized letter, that is not a will which can be admitted...

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What is the proper procedure for changing permanent guardianship

Cynthia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2018

The first thing you need to do is get your name on the birth certificate as the father. You will have to file a paternity action and the court...

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Can my daughter give shared custody of her 4 month old baby to me (maternal grandmother) and father of child.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

I am not aware of any way to accomplish this type of joint custody. If the father has an addiction and the mother is going to jail, you have...

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How do I prepare a written defense to my mother's will in probate in Dade County, FL ?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

You say you have 20 days to file a response. This sounds like you have been served with Formal Notice of some pleading. If this is so, you do not...

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My divorced mom died intestate and broke. several years ago. She did have a safety deposit box. Im the only child.

Cynthia's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

You need to open an estate and be appointed personal representative. You can then get a court order to drill into the safe deposit box. You also...

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Can I evict my Dad or sell his home?

Cynthia's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

You can file for guardianship over your father. If you are appointed guardian, you can place him in a facility without his consent. There may be...

Cynthia Leigh Nichols's Answers (237)

How can I make my step-brother in Florida properly sign over the title of my late father's vehicle that was left to me in NC?

Only child (age 50)/how to obtain copy of Parent's Will?

WWhy isn't my mother's p.r. distributing assets of her will?

49year old support order never enforced now dad died and left lots of assents and cash. Can son collect. mom already deceased

Is it common practice to take a Deed to the courts to have it picked up by a lawyer to present to a Judge on your behalf ?

What is the proper procedure for changing permanent guardianship

Can my daughter give shared custody of her 4 month old baby to me (maternal grandmother) and father of child.

How do I prepare a written defense to my mother's will in probate in Dade County, FL ?

My divorced mom died intestate and broke. several years ago. She did have a safety deposit box. Im the only child.

Can I evict my Dad or sell his home?