Anything going through the Will must be probated. Had the testator told the bank that the account should show a pay on death provision, it would...

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What do I need to do since my mom has recently passed away and I have no copy of her will?

Your sister has an obligation to file the original Will with the court in the county where your Mom resided. You can then get a copy from the...

You have received 3 good answers. I think legal aid would be a good place to start, but the hotline is also a good starting point. Either of them...

Would getting a lady bird be good for signing over my condo to an adult child after I die?

While I agree with my colleague, I also think a LadyBird deed will eliminate the property having to be probated and this has a value. A Will...

How do I take ownership of a deceased parents property?

My colleagues are correct for the most part. If she didn't have a surviving spouse or a Will, the property will descend to her children. If there...

How do I put my fathers estate in probate?

My colleagues are correct. Why do you feel you can't afford an attorney. Most probates like you describe cost less than $2000.00 (including court...

Since no one is deceased yet, this is an estate planning question, not a probate question, but Mr. Gunthert is correct. You need to have an...

How's your relationship with your brother? Is it contentious or do you expect him to look out for your interests as well as his own? Whether you...

There is no such thing as a small estate affidavit in Florida. Where did you try to open the account? A Florida bank should accept the court's...

Your question confuses me. It looked like you were saying you, your brother and your dad were all deceased, died in Florida, but Dad's death...