I think the bank is correct (not always, but in this case). Your uncle (or any other interested party) can open the probate and either do a...

Mr. Hoffman is correct. Unless your names are on the stocks or the accounts, you will have to hire an attorney to open a probate. Any of the...

Since neither of you are deceased yet, I have moved the category to Real Estate. Both of my colleagues are correct that an attorney needs to read...

This is either a probate question or a SSDI question. I moved it to the latter forum in hopes you can get more or better responses. Ask the PR...

I don't know what secondary on a bank account means. If you were a joint owner or named on a POD, the answer is yes, the money is yours. If you...

This is really a probate question so I have changed the category to probate so you can get more responses. Mr. Gunthert is correct, but if the...

Do I need FL attorney for recently deceased mom's non-existent estate with no assets and under water reverse mortgage?

If there are no assets to be probated, you have discretion as to paying any or all of the creditors based on your moral compass. If there are...

Mr. Gunthert gave you a very comprehensive answer. If you choose to hire an attorney, I suggest you share with her or him Mr. Gunhert's excellent...

If you are an interested party, you can file that with the court and you will be entitled to virtually everything in the court file. Consult with...

If your mother is the nominated personal Representative of your aunt's estate, she can hire any attorney in Florida although the probate will be...