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In Florida, what percentage of estate must go to wife?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

Depending on the situation, the wife can elect to receive an elective share of 30% of her deceased husband's assets, not just the probatable assets...

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Can i force a secret trust into revealing itself.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

If your wife is a current beneficiary, then she should be able to request a copy of the trust and an accounting from the trustee. The trustee has...

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Is there a form or something i can get notorized to make sure that my parents become legal gaurdians of my children?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

You can name who you want to be guardian through your Will. You need to meet with an attorney who practices estate planning and is familiar with...

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What is the name of the legal document the children of a decedent need to sign, in order for the widower to have the property?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

You will need to consult with a probate attorney in the state that your grand dad's wife passed away. It may or may not be necessary that you...

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Where can I find info and forms to file Summary Administration?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

A Summary Adminstration should not cost you $3700.00. However it is best to have it done by an attorney so that it is done properly. Most probate...

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In the event of my demise, can my mother be designated guardian over my son's biological father if it's stated in my living will

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

I would strongly recommend that you meet with an estate planning attorney in your area. There are two types of guardianship, guardian of the...

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Do I need to setup an estate in order to cash a check from my mother in-laws life policy?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

Contact the life insurance company and inform them that your wife and mother in law have passed away. Let them know that you can provide them with...

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How and who can prosecute the power of atty over the reckless spending of their parent's finances on themselves??

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Contact the Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Even if the parents are not "elderly" this is the number you need to call to...

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A life insurance company is asking for legal documentation to show I am legal guardian of my son

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

You will need to hire an attorney who practices guardianship law in your county. You will need to establish a guardianship of the property of...

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Law suit going on too long/

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

It is best that you be represented by an attorney in this matter. So if you don't have one, you should get one. It would be advisable to set a...

Stephanie Sauer Woods's Answers (570)

In Florida, what percentage of estate must go to wife?

Can i force a secret trust into revealing itself.

Is there a form or something i can get notorized to make sure that my parents become legal gaurdians of my children?

What is the name of the legal document the children of a decedent need to sign, in order for the widower to have the property?

Where can I find info and forms to file Summary Administration?

In the event of my demise, can my mother be designated guardian over my son's biological father if it's stated in my living will

Do I need to setup an estate in order to cash a check from my mother in-laws life policy?

How and who can prosecute the power of atty over the reckless spending of their parent's finances on themselves??

A life insurance company is asking for legal documentation to show I am legal guardian of my son

Law suit going on too long/