Father died 15 years ago his land has been empty with no will how do i transfer deed into my name with me his only living son.

In FL, this estate will qualify for a Summary Administration since your father died over 2 years ago. This is an abbreviated probate proceeding (no...

When Should you create a will and what is the best way to get started?

It really is never too early to sign a Will and your other estate planning documents like powers of attorney and health care directives once you...

My husband passed away in December 2013.

If you are not joint on your husband's account nor the named beneficiary, the bank won't release the funds without a probate court order (either an...

Where do i go to be sworn in as executor of my moms estate

In Escambia, Santa Rosa & Okaloosa Counties in Florida, you won't need to go anywhere to get "sworn in" as executor (we call it a personal...

Who has the right to inherit of a deceased parent if the inheritor passes away before estate is settled?

Since your mother's siblings survived your mom, they are still entitled to inherit their share even though they are now deceased. The deceased...

My Mom had a Trust but her attorney said we needed to go into probate because she did not have a will. I am concerned.

A probate might be advisable/required for a number of different reasons even if your mom had a trust. For example, (a) to transfer assets out of...

I would recommend a Postnuptial Agreement which can be drafted to address post-death rights only (as opposed to divorce). You will each need to be...

Want a simple will. What is the cost?

Technically, a "simple" Will means it does not include a trust within its terms. If you want to leave all of your property to one person...

A Power of Attorney for Care of Minor Child should suffice. Make sure it specifically addresses medical issues & includes a HIPPA Release which is...

MOTHER DIED AND LEFT NO WILL WHAT HAPPENS WITH PROPERTIES THAT WERE SOLELY IN HER NAME?

Remember the general rule of thumb that titling of assets & beneficiary designations always trump a Will or general laws of intestacy (who inherits...