Can a claimant in an unclosed personal injury claim take my husbands life insurance?

Life insurance and life insurance proceeds in Florida are exempt from the claims of creditors, therefore they can't take them from you when your...

Self-settled special needs trusts - can you use assets in trust before govt. benefits are approved ?

Generally speaking, yes. It should not be contingent on the ward's receiving government benefits.

What is the process for closing an estate with a distribution to someone in prison?

You provided notice to his last known legal address. He has a certain number of days to respond. If he chooses not to respond, ask the court to...

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Co own a house with domestic partner. Relationship over, can I be forced to move or sell?

Either of you can ask for partition (splitting the property) which would probably result a forced sale. I suggest you work something out with your...

Does Florida have a law that grants an estate to surviving spouse and biological children regardless of the deceased’s wishes?

Was there a Will? If there was, it would control, although it could be challenged if there was undue influence or Dad was incompetent. Otherwise,...

Can you change instruction to trustee with out lawyer?

What does the Trust say? Are you the grantor? IF you are the grantor and if you've retained the right to change the Trustee or amend the Trust,...

My father died a few weeks ago and did not have a will. What steps do I have to take to close his bank account ?

This may depend in part on how much money is in the account and how many beneficiaries or heirs are involved.

What formalities does Fla require in a will if you already have one from another state but live in fla now?

I agree with my colleagues, but the simple answer is two witnesses who are not beneficiaries in the Will. Self proving the Will (by having the...

In a Florida Summary Administration of a very small estate, how does one obtain the signature of a non-for-profit beneficiary?

I think Ms. Voss has given you good advice.

How can i add my daughter name to my mortgage or home?

You can use an enhanced life estate deed (also called a Lady Bird deed). This shouldn't trigger a change in the mortgage, but you might wish to...