Both of my colleagues offer sound advice. In dealing with 'custody' of a child after the death of both parents (as each parent has exclusive right...

What can i do?

Your question presents a tricky situation and one that is not uncommon in the twilight of a senior's life. If your mother is able to communicate,...

My father didn’t have a will but I am his next of kin, what do I file in probate court to settle his estate?

Please accept my condolences for your loss. You should contact a probate attorney to represent you in this matter because, as my colleagues have...

If you believe that your mother retained assets that belong to you, you may have a conflict of interest personally with your role as personal...

How are stock shares handled? (401K)?

Property does not have to be listed in a Will to be governed by its terms. However, the property does have to be subject to probate. Stock that...

I hold a POA for my brother who is handicap disabled. Does the statue of 709.08 include making decisions his health?

You should meet with an attorney and have the attorney review the document in order to obtain proper counsel regarding the authority granted under...

What can I do in the state if Florida if I am an heir my uncle and aunts will but was never notified by the lawyer or executor ?

If there was a probate proceeding filed in a court, you should have received Notice of Administration and other documents. Nevertheless, it is...

As pointed out by my colleagues, unless the property was titled jointly between your mother and another person, there simply is no one who can sign...

How do I become the executor of my mother's estate?

You will need to file pleadings with the circuit court in the county where your mother resided asking the court to appoint you as personal...

When a house is in a will to a non relative ,and you sell it before you die does that make the will obsolete

Your Will governs any property owned by you at the time of your death in your sole name, for which you have made no other beneficiary arrangement ...