If your brother is the custodian of the will and does not deposit it with the court, you can bring an action in court to order him to deposit the...

With POA, am I personally responsible if my grandmother has already over-spent her $?

Generally the answer is no. You should be careful that your DPA does not have the power to enter into arbitration agreements. This should be...

What are the ideal forms etc... that an elderly person should have in order to have their wishes and property protected?

You might also consider a designation of pre-need guardian, a durable power of attorney, changing the ownership and stying of assets such as bank...

Is will valid from other state

Unless the will in MA was a holigraphic will which did not have two witnesses, it should be valid in FL. That does not mean that Florida will do...

What happens if someone dies and has no will?

Generally holographic wills are not valid in Florida, unless the formalities for executing a will are complied with. In your father's case if hs...

Agreed, you should talk with an attorney to discuss these complex issues. It is easy to transfer stock to a trust, but it depends on the type of...

A person is qualified under Florida Law to serve as a guardian if he or she: 1. Is over the age of 18 years of age; 2. Is a Florida...

Do I need a lawyer to file legal guardianship papers for a minor ?

in Florida, any guardianship requires at least one attorney. The parent proposed guardian will need an attorney and in some cases the court may...

What happens to the funds in a joint bank account when one of the joint owners dies

Yes. The way the mother set up the account, it was jointly owned by all three. Any of them could have taken the money. This is why proper estate...

Once the person dies, and the will is filed with the county clerk (which is required within 10 days) it becomes public record. Often the problem...