Forged Will, My father died without having a will filed with the state. Stepmother stole it all.

It sounds like there's a lot more going on than can be fully addressed in a forum like Avvo. If you believe your stepmother filed a forged will,...

Under the Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorneys in Florida, an attorney may not represent two clients if representation of one will be...

Do I need to retitle FL house in a living trust (dad died) to sell house if stepmom chooses 2014 Homestead 50% proceeds?

I'm assuming from your question that your dad was the sole grantor of the trust and your stepmother didn't have any interest in the trust or home,...

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I was just appointed guardian for my brother. I opened a guardianship account. How do I access his other accounts.

If those accounts are included in the scope of your guardianship, the order the court issued appointing you guardian should have language showing...

15 year old was named in last will. There was no 'Determination of Beneficiaries'. She was not represented at mediation?

Because of the amount of time that has elapsed from the death of the person who made the will, you will likely be beyond the applicable statute of...

Is my husband allowed to take me off of all our joint accounts I am a stay at home mom of 4 years with 2 toddlers

If your husband has already started divorce proceedings, it is important for you to respond to his papers and to try to get the court to issue a...

Is this legal

More information would be needed to answer your question fully. However, Florida's statute on elder exploitation can apply if there's a reason why...

Is it okay for me to be the personal representative in a will that leaves an entire estate to me?

By itself, there's no problem with with a personal representative also being the main beneficiary of a will -- there's no legal requirement that...

What is the main difference in Legal Guardian and Adoption? What is the difference in the costs to pursue each? Thank you.

Attorney Santaella's link gives a good overview of the differences between guardianship and adoption. It sounds like you've been caring for your...

My husband passed away. There is no will. We were separated but not divorced. Do I need a Formal or Summary Administration?

As an interested person, you could petition the probate court in the jurisdiction where your husband passed away to open probate proceedings and...