My mother has died from cancer she has no living will she has 2000 dollars in the bank Im the next of kin Is there a form I can

Unfortunately if you are not the co-owner on the account and not named as the POD ("payable on death") beneficiary on the account (your mother...

My younger brother just moved in with me, if my parents are willing, how do i get legal guardianship for him ?

I recommend you file a Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member under Florida Statute 751.01. If both parents sign consents, then...

Contesting an executor before death?

You have two options in this situation (and you can actually pursue both). You can report the suspected abuse to the Elder Abuse Hotline of Florida...

My sister died unexpectedly, and never updated life insurance beneficiary.

Unfortunately the answer is no, nothing can be done at this point to change the beneficiary. In fact the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling a...

Does my mother need to make a new will? She currently has a will that states her children and husband receive everything equal

Maybe. Most Wills prepared by a qualified estate planning attorney will cover the most common contingencies such as death of a primary beneficiary....

In Florida, question about intestate procedure and claims

In addition to the other answers posted here, don't forget that only creditors who actually file a claim in the estate may get paid from estate...

This language preserves your mom's homestead exemption from creditors if it is owned by her trust. Your mom's home may or may not be titled to her...

Will my (deceased) Mom's insurance payoff be considered as part of her assets and be used to payoff outstanding credit card deb

Agreed with the previous answers that if your sister is the beneficiary on the policy, the proceeds do not need to be used to pay your mom's estate...

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