My mom passed Bank of America said we needed to get a pro bate letter she has 4000 or less in the account ?

Generally if the funeral bills are more than the account and the total is less than $6000, you can use the Disposition of Personal Property Without...

Is a georgia will valid in florida?

Phillip is generally correct Full Faith and Credit clause will apply in most cases. There is one exception with a foreign or out of state will....

Sometimes they are kept in safe deposit boxes at banks. You can also look back at old bank statements and credit card statements to see if there...

My oldest sister passed away without ever having children. Her youngest siblings husband has himself listed as Son on her DC.

This answer only applies if she lived in Florida or owned property in Florida. A holographic will is invalid in Florida unless it complies with...

IF THERE IS NOT A WILL, TO WHOM BELONGS THE INHERITANCE

This may be a probate question unless the homes were owned as Joint tenants with rights of survivorship, in which case your brothers partner will...

HHo do I find out if my grandmother had a will?

All you can do is search the home, bank boxes, those who might have the document, or with her attorney. There is no registry for wills in Florida.

What type of laywer should we consult for power of attorney matters if one spouse will out of the country for a length of time

Many lawyers can help you with a power of attorney. Often Estate planning attorneys are more familiar with some of the benefits and pitfalls of...

Is it worth fighting for estate if I'm not a relative

No, but you may be entitled to compensation for the work and or value you contributed to the property as Pamela mentioned above. Depending on the...

yes a felon is prohibited, but a majority of the beneficiaries can appoint the person of their choice to serve. The lawyer or another lawyer can...

There are rental & homesteaded real estate owned by both spouses. Who inherits it, the widower or children?

If the property was owned as "a married couple" or as "husband and wife" (tenants by the entireties), the spouse automatically gets the real...