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Why didn't the Trust attorney read all the beneficiaries the trust? And why haven't we been informed what the value of trust is?
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Answered on August 15, 2016
You can request a copy and an accounting. You should contact a trust lawyer to help you with this if they do not provide it or need help reading...
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Can't get will read
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Answered on August 15, 2016
You can let her know that the will needs to be deposited with the court where he lived. (In Florida, the statute says within 10 days). If he had a...
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My sister lived and passed in Clearwater Florida. I live in Texas.
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Answered on August 15, 2016
Sounds like you will need a summary administration. The statutory fees on a small estate are $1500, but each lawyer may charge their own rate. If...
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What to do when my parent passes away with no will and a mortgage loan on a house.
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Answered on August 15, 2016
Names change as a matter of law, If you want the physical name in the record to change, There needs to be a determination of homestead (If it was...
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It is possible to change the deed on a house for estate tax purposes?
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Answered on August 14, 2016
If someone has a POA that is durable with real estate rights for your mother it can be put in the trust.
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Should I have attorney represent me in the reading of my fathers will?
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Answered on August 12, 2016
While you may want to have an attorney represent your interests, it is not necessary to have an attorney read the will to you. There is no reading...
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Can a power of a attorney assume the role of the personal representative in the disposition of an estate?
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Answered on August 11, 2016
Depends on what the POA states. Many durable powers of attorney provide for this.
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Revision of Trust from Simple to Complex
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Answered on August 09, 2016
It may be possible to disclaim if it is within 9 months of death, but if not, a judicial modification may be the right option as Gregory suggested
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How do 16 owners of a trailer prevent estate lawyer from putting lien on trailer for estate probate expenses and foreclosure?
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Answered on August 09, 2016
If it qualifies as homestead, it is not subject to probate or probate fees. Hire an attorney to review this and look at this.
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Can a gay person claim common law marriage to receive their deceased significant others life insurance?
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Answered on August 08, 2016
Florida does not recognize common law marriage. If they lived in another state, you should post the question in that state.