Questions about Florida probate

Unless you are an attorney yourself (or sole beneficiary), a personal representative (PR) must be represented by an attorney. The attorney would...

How do I find out if my uncle owns a piece of property here in the town that we live? Where and how do I begin to search?

You should start with the review of the public records of Putnam County (if you believe the property is in Palatka). You would be looking for a...

Question on probate accounting

Generally, formal accounting is part of "compensation for ordinary services" unless otherwise stated in your contract for representation. Section...

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I need to finalize my divorce. We have been living apart for three years. Have no children or assets to split.

Florida does not have legal separation and you are still considered to be legally married if you have simply been living apart from each other....

After probate is filed, how long does it take to get reimbursed of Funeral, and Medical expenses?

A lot depends on whether the estate is solvent or not. Florida probate code contains an order of priority for paying Estate debts and in particular...

Will the court change my child's school?

You should review your current standing orders/judgment to see what it says about modifying the mediated parenting plan, i.e., whether you need to...

Possible for father to get primary time-sharing? Judge ordered for mother & father to come back to court to decide where child

Pursuant to Section 61.13 of the Florida Statutes, there is no presumption for or against the father or mother of the child or for or against any...

Laid off during divorce

You would generally indicate that you are unemployed. Again, generally, you would not file any additional papers in support of the affidavit since...

My boyfiend and I want to get married but he has been seperated for 3 years an the ex refuses to sign papers what do we do?

Your boyfriend should just file the petition for dissolution and have her served. He can get divorced without her consent. It would be wise to...

I'm split up from my wife. But now in dept because of her. Its all In my name. What can I do?

Generally, marital debt is subject to Florida's equitable distribution scheme, which means that both parties are equally responsible for it. As has...