Probate Estate of 1/3 each, if 1/3 want more time before deciding to probate, can the 2/3 proceed without Mr 1/3?

I think some the other answers did not understand what you were asking. Anyone can start a probate. If there is no will, then 2/3 (more than...

I am unable to legibly sign brokerage Revocable Trust document due to injury. Can I make a simple mark? Any other suggestions?

Yes Florida law allows you to sign using a mark or even have someone else sign for you. Your lawyer should be able to handle this. Also, once the...

My mother died at the end of May and she had a new will that came up giving everything to a unknown person to me. Not thirty

There are lawyers who will handle these cases on a contingency basis if the amount in dispute makes sense. You should consult with a Florida...

Large is a relative term. As a single person there is no estate tax on amounts of less than 5 Million dollars. If your estate is in excess of 5...

Do we have to use an attorney to settle the estate upon death?

While it is not necessary, it is a good idea when you are dealing with this type of money. There are often options on the assets that could be...

Is there a florida statute 732.?

Yes there is. To see the code as it was in 2005 or previous years you only need to select the year at the top of the Florida Statutes

We can not find my father's will, we only have copies. What can we do?

it may be possible to prove the will from a copy or the lawyer who prepared it may have the original. Before going through the expense of proving...

My siblings and I are needing to put my dad' s home up for sale. He just passed last month and he had a will but we understand

There are several options including a probate. Most probate attorneys do not charge an initial consultation fee. You may want to review the link...

Can spouse be respons for debt of husband after his death. Can they take life ins. which was to pay his huge medical bills

Generally the answer is no the spouse is not responsible. If the insurance did not have a beneficiary designation or it lapsed, the funds may have...

What form is used to reopen my aunts estate with probate amt approx 34,000.00

If you are the only beneficiary you can file a petition to re-open and pay the $50 reopen fee. (this may vary). If there is more than one...