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My best friend passed away. To my knowledge she has no next of kin. What do I need to do to take care of her body and estate?
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Answered on September 16, 2014
You can open a probate and obtain the authority to deal with the issues of her estate and burial, but that is a lot to ask of a friend financially....
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URGENT: Is there a Florida time-deadline to "officially" notify heirs (e.g. by certified mail) they have an inheritance coming?
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Answered on September 16, 2014
No. With 21 heirs, there will need to be an attorney involved in the probate. If everything was owned by the trust (you said co-trustees) then a...
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What lawyers are available for free consult on a probate issue in the state of florida.
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Answered on September 15, 2014
Almost all lawyers will do a free probate consult
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My house was foreclosed, but after the auction, there is surplus funds. How can I receive these funds?
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Answered on September 15, 2014
Please review your court papers and there should be instructions for doing this. You might want to have your foreclosure defense attorney handle...
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Can anyone create their own revocable trust?
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Answered on September 15, 2014
No, creating a trust for someone else is practicing law. If you are not an attorney, this is the Unauthorized Practice of Law and a crime in Florida.
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Can a law firm take an un-clear titled piece of land and hold it until the estate pays its bills?
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Answered on September 15, 2014
As with most legal questions the answer depends on the circumstances. If the land is homestead, the answer is no. If the land is not homestead,...
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Can DPOA restrictions be over-ruled by principal's "orders"?
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Answered on September 15, 2014
In Florida, someone acting under the DPA has a fiduciary duty to do what is in the best interest of the principal. There are times, when following...
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Destitute estate?
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Answered on September 15, 2014
A title search may show which items need to be cleaned up. If something needs to be done, the estate may need to be re-opened. Rarely is a PR...
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Daughter dies before receiving the life estate, Does daughters spouse receive the estate or does the son (brother)
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Answered on September 14, 2014
A life estate expires upon the death of a person or upon an event. By default, it is upon the death of the person who receives it. While the...
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My grandfather just passed away.
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Answered on September 13, 2014
Generally, yes you can but if you have problems there may be other solutions available