How do you think the estate can be closed if you open a probate? You need to speak with a probate or real estate attorney and the sooner, the better.

You and your sister may be "screwed" our of any inheritance from your Father if Your brother's name on the bank accounts was as a joint owner...

You need to have a real estate lawyer review all of the deeds to determine a) whether your father had the authority to transfer the property, b)...

This is really a question as to whether a probate will be needed. Mr. Gunthert gave you a very good answer. Have a Florida probate attorney...

Mr. Gunthert is correct. If the property was held as a joint tenancy (JTWROS), it may be as simple as providing the clerk with the death...

This is really an estate planning question so I have moved it to that category. Having said that, I think Mr. Gunthert's answer is correct and...

If you have a health care power of attorney or a Durable Power of Attorney, you can definitely move her. If you don't and she has dementia, you'll...

Even if the family agreed as to who should be the PR, only a judge can select one. If there are competing petitions for appointment, the judge...

Are there other assets in the estate the creditor can access? If so, those assets can pay the debt and you can get the computer free of debt.

This is a probate question, not estate planning to I've moved it to probate. Ms. Richards gave you an outstanding answer. Hire an attorney who...