What is the punishment for someone obstructing a Florida Durable Power of Attorney?

Even though you may have a Power of Attorney your mother still has all of her rights and can decide whether or not she wants to sell her assets or...

How do I get information on the balance of a mortgage that isn't in my name?

I agree do not pay off anything until the title is in your name. You will probably need to open a probate matter as an interested person to seek...

Can a will that left money to a son, but he is in prison, be set up to send money monthly to help him with the things he needs.

I represent multiple prisoners who inherited money. I have accounts for them that both send money to them every month and enable them to make...

If someone passed 12 years ago do you still probate a will?

You will still need to probate her Will. You MIGHT have been able to get by without probate if you only had the bank accounts and insurance...

My wife was assigned as personal representative of her mothers estaste. However she is still grieving and doesn't want to handle

If the estate has not been opened your wife can sign a waiver to serve and the successor personal representative will be appointed. If by assigned...

How do I keep my home from going into probate and just have it automatically transfer it to my children as beneficiaries.

As the others have stated, an Enhanced Life Estate Deed or a Revocable Trust is probably the best ways to avoid that asset having to be in probate....

A Florida probate was filed in 2014 can still be amended in 2017?

If the estate is still open then an amended inventory can be filed to add the discovered asset. If the Estate had been closed then it could have...

When a married man dies without a will, will any of his estate go to his adult (40 + years old) daughter?

This is a very fact driven question based in large part on what type of assets he had and how they were titled. I strongly suggest you consult...

I agree with Mr. Dolan. You should speak with your attorney concerning appointment of a Standby Guardian in accordance with Fla. Stat. 744.304. It...

How can I contest probate

Unfortunately, although your friend made his wishes known, Florida law does not recognize such requests. A Will must be in writing. Since your...