Who, in a summary administration, would be authorized to file a claim or a lawsuit? I think a formal probate would be required.

If you are indigent, contact legal aid to see if you qualify for free legal help and can get your court fees waived.

An enhanced life estate (ladybird) deed would be the easiest way and least expensive. I would recommend a Trust over a Quit-claim deed for a...

You can also ask his attorney if you know who that is. If you don't but know where he lived when he created the Trust, you can ask the local bar...

Insurance policies don't go through probate when there us a named beneficiary so I changed the category to insurance. If Mom was named the...

Mr. Gunthert has given you good advice. To my knowledge, neither the magistrate nor the probate judge in our circuit will deal with anyone who is...

Unless you co-signed the credit card, you are not responsible for the debt; however, the creditor would be entitled to the bank account; however,...

Mr. Gunthert gave you the best answer. If there's no surviving spouse and it is homestead, you need a court order determining it is homestead and...

Mr. Gross's answer is correct. You can purchase a house in Florida in your own name; however, if you wish it to be your homestead, your wife can't...

I think Ms. Voss gave you the best answer. I too believe you cannot do a probate without an attorney. On the other hand, while legal aid of...