First, your knowledge of the law is wrong. A surviving spouse is entitled to tht greater of what the Will provides or 1/3 of the estate. ...

If there was no surviving named beneficiary, the proceeds go to the insured's estate and either goes per his or her Will or by intestate succession.

You don't have to sign anything, and I suggest you hire a lawyer who does both estate planning and probate. If you feel you cannot afford a...

Any member of The Florida Bar who does estate planning can help you. You'll want your prenup agreement to be strong. In our firm, we do...

You don't have to be next of kin to get a copy of the funeral bill. hire a probate attorney. If a probate was opened, you can file a notice to...

You can sue both your brother and the person who claims he/she gave your brother for interference with an inheritance.

How was the house sold? Who sold it and under what authority? Why was the money put into the registry and not paid to you? Do you have to prove...

You can get the higher of the two, but not both. You can contact your local Social Security office to find out what your options are. Would your...

Who is the PR of the estate? Was the house in the Trust prior to the grantor's death or was it sent to the Trust through a Will? Answer these...

Some charities who take care of animals would be willing to petition the court to have one of their officers or staff serve as the PR (executor...