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My wifes mother died over 30 years ago and we see unclaimed funds of $1200.00 from utilities stock limited value. No will
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Answered on March 27, 2013
If there was no beneficiary designation on the stock, then yes you have to go through probate to claim the funds. Since your mother in law has...
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Is the personal representative entitled to higher fees in a difficult case? For selling the homestead, legal contests, more?
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Answered on March 27, 2013
See 733.617 and more specifically 733.617(3).
Based on what you have stated, 3% is what is presumed to be reasonable for "ordinary" services of...
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Both my parent have died, everything has been taken care of has u gets what, they died over 6yrs ago, do i need to keep the wil
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Answered on March 25, 2013
Whether a probate administration is necessary or not (pending on how your parents' assets were titled upon their passings), a person in possession...
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Whom would I contact regarding unclaimed IRA beneficiary funds?
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Answered on March 25, 2013
Do a google search for the unclaimed property website of the state where the deceased individual lived. If there is an unclaimed IRA, you should...
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How to become a legal guardian
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Answered on March 25, 2013
If you are looking to be appointed as guardian of your friend, you will need to hire a guardianship attorney. Florida law requires that guardians...
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My grandmother passed away in 1998 and I need a copy of her will.
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Answered on March 25, 2013
Go to: http://www.myorangeclerk.com/enu/Pages/orange-county-clerk-of-court-home.aspx
and click on "Look Up Cases on myClerk" which is located on...
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What's it called to ask probate court to make the wife takecare of the property or punish her to protect it for the descendants?
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Answered on March 25, 2013
You definitely need legal representation for this issue. As a life tenant, your father's wife does have many duties with regards to the property,...
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My son died 3 yrs ago with no debt or assets mother needs to be appointed as pr to file a claim from va on his behalf
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Answered on March 21, 2013
You will need to open a formal administration of your son's estate and be appointed as personal representative to move forward with the case. Feel...
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Guardianship or Durable POA for finances for elderly mother?
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Answered on March 21, 2013
If your mother still has capacity, she needs to meet with an estate planning attorney ASAP so that she can get her affairs in order in the event...
How do I obtain legal guardianship of a mentally ill adult child in the state of florida?
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Answered on March 20, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You will need to hire a guardianship attorney to assist you and represent you in the guardianship matter. ...