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If I am the administrator of a will/estate am I entitled to a fee for administrating money in the estate.
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Answered on February 28, 2014
While entitled it may not make sense to take one as it will be counted as income. You should talk with your lawyer to determine what to do.
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Is probate necessary if all assets are jointly held in Florida? Includes car, home and bank account. No Debts.
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Answered on February 28, 2014
Under the circumstances you have described, there is no need to open a probate.
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I have a client that passed away some years ago, can i ask for a disposition of assets without administration?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Not unless the assets are less than the maximum spend on the burial $6000 max. but in such a case you would not receive anything. You should...
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What rights or actions are available to me... Own home together with sister
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Answered on February 27, 2014
What your sister has done is considered an ouster and gives you the right to petition the court to sell the home and split the money after fees and...
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What legal recourse do i have?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
You should talk to a probate attorney where you father lived at the time of his death. Once you are appointed as PR you will have the ability to...
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How to best protect savings from suit?
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Answered on February 24, 2014
You may investigate certain irrevocable trusts or LLC businesses to protect assets from these types of claims. You probably need to meet with an...
How many witnesses are required on a Last Will and Testament in Florida?
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Answered on February 23, 2014
While most people have given you the correct answer that two witnesses are required in Florida. There are many other issues to consider. In some...
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My daughter's father passed away, leaving no will, also we are having trouble finding titles to his property.
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Answered on February 23, 2014
You state that her father died and that she is your daughter? Is she your step daughter or did you adopt her. If she was adopted, then her father...
Can I deposit an estate check into my personal account if the check is payable to " My Name, Executor E/O Decedent" ?
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Answered on February 21, 2014
NO. While you may be entitled to the money, it needs to go to your father's estate, pay bills, creditors (including yourself) and then be...
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Legal Theft of Trust Funds? Does it really work this way? I can hardly believe it!
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Answered on February 20, 2014
Sounds like something went wrong. You should look for an estate planning lawyer or someone who does trust litigation to review your trust and...