Do I need my own lawyer for my father's will even though a lawyer has already been hired to handle the will?

It sounds like she may be wanting you to waive participation in the proceedings. The estate attorney can't give you advice about your personal...

You cannot notarize his signature, so you can't use him as a witness for anything that requires you to notarize his signature (i.e, a selfproof...

As my colleagues have pointed out, a Will made under the laws of Georgia is likely to be recognized as valid by Florida courts. Nevertheless, you...

Can I bring two already printed Wills & Testament that I wrote for to be revised and notarized of one of your lawyers?

My colleagues all make important points. Oftentimes, "form" wills don't work very well in Florida because of a variety of quirky laws and...

Please accept my condolences for your loss. As my colleagues have stated, if the account did not provide a beneficiary or "transfer on death"...

I agree with Mr. Dolan. There isn't a process by which the annual guardianship reports can be waived, so the preferences of your local judge is...

Can guardianship be awarded for a healthy 19 year old?

In order to establish a guardianship for an adult, the court must find that the adult is incapacitated to exercise his or her rights based upon...

What can I use to grant temporary guardianship of my child (16) who resides in FL to a family member in SC?

It is good that your daughter has a family member who is willing to assist the two of you through this difficult time. However, I would recommend...

Does a home I inherited in Florida worth 130K have to go through probate in order to sell it?

Thank you for your question. However, you do not provide enough facts to allow a complete answer. First, you are not the executor (or personal...

My wife has a family trust which our house is deeded under and 70 acres. Am i entitled to any assets we have been married 8 year

As the assets were held in a trust created prior to your marriage, it is unlikely that any portion of the assets is marital property subject to a...