I need to remove my two daughters as my next if kin?

You can create documents that determine who your next of kin are. You can also talk to the elder abuse hotline about the financial aspects of your...

Can a financial institute be held responsible if no beneficiary is named?

You would need to have an attorney review the facts and circumstances. AVVO is not really designed to give an answer to a specific legal question...

What is the best trust to place real estate in to pass to our daughter and would not be able to be taken in a lawsuit?

Beyond what has been proposed. I would offer that it depends on the type of lawsuit and against whom and for what. Generally, we use an asset...

Is it common practice (Florida) to ask a beneficiary to sign a "Receipt of Beneficiary Final Distribution"?

I see these all the time, and often they are trying to avoid some responsibility to report or account. In most cases, it is not advisable to sign...

Does a living will take precedence over a death deed?

A living will expires at death and is only for healthcare decisions in limited circumstances. A Deed does take priority over a will, but can be...

How can I get my name on the deed of my fathers house?

Adding your name could disqualify your father from benefits. You should talk with an elder law attorney about how to do it correctly without...

Yes, you can sign the will anywhere as long as it is correct. It only needs to comply with Florida law to be valid as it is a Florida will subject...

Does life estate take precedence over a will? Do the same rules apply when a life tenant sells to remaindermen?

Life tenancy has a value, to be fair, one should look at the life tenant tables to determine the value of the estate. Your lawyer should evaluate...

How do I purchase my mother's car that is in probate & is not paid off?

Generally, a car is an exempt asset. You need to contact your sister or an attorney to purchase her half of the vehicle.

Step dad died. supposedly he had a gun trust and registered class III weapons. How can I find info about a FL gun trust?

You can learn about gun trusts at guntrustlawyer.com