Have your attorney petition to close the estate and give your sibling formal notice. If he chooses to object to the final accounting or relieving...

What is basis of residence?

This is a question for an accountant not an attorney. There are more factors in determining basis than you have provided. I suggest you consult...

A probate attorney who litigates is the obvious choice. He or she can guide you on what needs to be done.

How much does it cost to get a family and estate put in my sons name?

If the deceased and the property are in Alachua County, contact an attorney in Alachua or Gainesville and they can give you an idea of the cost and...

Can escrow be closed before probate is complete?

If only heirs are children of the deceased, you can petition the court to have homestead transferred to children and this removes it from the...

Can a Attorney draw up a Trust account if he going to gain everything in it?

Mr. Gunthert is correct. You need to have an attorney review your Sister's documents and have him check on the other attorney's history and...

How do I file a Summary of Administration and complete Probate court without an attorney in the state of Florida?

Who told you an attorney would cost you $3500? If the probate estate is less than $100,000, your attorney's fees should be about $1500. There...

Why do you want to contact them? Is it just for social reasons or so they know they have a long-lost relative. Remember, they may have...

My husband created an irrevocable trust 7 days before his death.

Mr. Cabanas is certainly correct in that there are many ways to challenge this Trust. More importantly, you should be able to get the elective...

Am I and my siblings entitled to any part of the residence, cars, boat or other assets after my mother's passing?

I agree with my colleague insofar as it relates to probate assets. There may be other assets--retirement funds, life insurance, etc.--which would...