What is a risidual trust? How does it work? How much does it cost? Can you still get one done if you already have a will?

I agree with my colleagues as to their explanation of a residual trust. I am more concerned with the language contained in the Will ordering the...

How can i sell this house

It will require you working in conjunction with your uncle to sell the home. The attorney representing you as guardian should be able to not only...

What happens to my mother's assets and property she was still paying on?

I am so sorry for your loss. As her only child and with no husband, under the Florida intestacy laws you would be her heir. This means that you...

I agree with my colleagues. The Order can state that the settlement check is to be sent to the attorney's trust account for the purpose of paying...

While ordinarily the check cannot be diverted, this procedure is often followed in Medicaid situations by authorization granted in the forms filled...

Is there any reason why former spouse of deceased would need to be mentioned on Pasco County FL Petition for Probate Admin.?

Generally an ex-spouse would not be mentioned in a Petition for Probate Administration. That being said if the Will mentioned the spouse or if some...

Right to survivorship

You are correct. When a Deed is held with rights of survivorship the surviving member owns the house 100%. If the house were to have been held...

Mom died 2 wks ago willing me all, only asset is a van worth 7,000...can I just have it put into my name without probate

I agree with Ms. Hill that any type of court action is probably unnecessary and the DMV will generally transfer the vehicle without court order. ...

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Can guardianship be awarded for a healthy 19 year old?

I am unsure why you would need such a document since you have reached majority and are not incapacitated. Depending on what you are actually trying...

My husband passed june 9th we have a home in NY and Fl state, does the home automatically go to his spouse or do i need a lawyer

This is a fact based question. If the homes were owned by you and your husband as a married couple, the homes should pass to you automatically. You...