This may be elder law or it might be Trust law or real estate law. You need to hire an attorney to review both the POA and the Trust to see if she...

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You need to open a probate in Florida and an ancillary probate in Georgia. I don't practice in Georgia so I don't know what they would require,...

Your question wasn't clear. I assumed you meant 50/50 custody of a child or children. I have moved this from probate to child custody. If I'm...

No, unless you cosigned or were a guarantor. If you were not on the card, the debt may be the estate's responsibility, but it's not yours personally.

Her estranged husband is entitled to a life estate in her homestead (unless he elects 50% ownership within 6 months of her death.) In addition, he...

No matter what the Will says, if you were deeded the house during his lifetime, it's not part of his estate. Furthermore, Florida does not have an...

The operative words are "enhanced life estate" deed. thou It also should be clear that the life tenant retains all the rights to mortgage or sell...

Mr. Gunthert gave you good advice. Hire a probate attorney, open the estate and get appointed as the executor (PR in Florida).

Contact legal aid for free legal assistance. Since your stepdad does not own the home, I don't think he can evict you, but a landlord tenant...

He can file for an eviction, but a note from him is insufficient to evict you. Hire a lawyer to protect your rights.