Are children of beneficiary next in line for inheritance?

The answer will depend on the state's anti lapse laws. In Florida anything left through a will or by intestate will pass to their children if it...

I was to be awarded in inheritance of $10,000 when my grandmother passed away in 1999 and found out it was not given to me?

As the others have stated, there are many issues which could be important to determine what you are entitled to or if you have any rights...

My father pass away and my mother wants to add my name in the home title, the house is already pay off, do that affect her regar

While it is possible for your mother to add your name to the home to avoid probate, it could cause many problems including disqualification from...

We just went for the reading of my mother's will, however, the lawyer NEVER read the will! Wasn't he supposed to???

There is no "reading of the will". You can ask for a copy and read it yourself. If the asset was not subject to probate like the joint bank...

My father is I'll and need nursing home placement he own his home here in Fl. And has land and property in Ga.

There are things that a can be done with the property to preserve its value. You should talk with a elder law attorney to determine the proper way...

My brother is PR. Shouldn't he use proceeds from the sale of my mother's stuff to pay the homestead's bills? He says he won't.

The homestead is not a probate asset and he cannot use trust assets to pay the bills on the home. You should contact an attorney to review the...

My dad died last week without a will. He only has a bank account. Do I need to be named administrator to close his account?

Yes and No. Technically you do not have to be a PR, but you will need a probate in Florida if there is not a beneficiary or co-owner. A summary...

Once I write my will do I need to have it recorded anywhere. I am in Florida.

Florida no longer allows recording of a will before you die. You should put it somewhere that others can obtain it in the event of your death...

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Does anyone know about using a New York law group if you live in Florida for mortgage litigation? I'm worried about scams.

You should be talking with someone who is licensed in FL. It would be improper for someone not licensed in FL to give you legal advise. You may...

My father got sick and passed away quickly he quickly wrote a will.

Unless the Annuity named the estate or did not have a beneficiary, it does not matter what the will said. A will only applies to the Probate...