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My father passed in 8/28/15 Know he had a will but executor died in Oct 2014. Whereabouts of will unknown.
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Answered on September 13, 2015
If a will cannot be found there will be a presumption that it was purposefully destroyed and revoked. Anyone of your siblings may petition for...
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I recently purchased a retail business with option to purchase leased premises
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Answered on August 23, 2015
The law only relates to the interpretations of the contract. If the contract does not specify a return, there is no reason to expect a return of...
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I was arrested for aggravated battery at theme park, it was self defense?
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Answered on August 04, 2015
The facts you provided do not sound like self-defense, though many people may be sympathetic to your argument. This is a very serious crime and I...
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My husband passed away. There is no will. We were separated but not divorced. Do I need a Formal or Summary Administration?
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Answered on August 04, 2015
If the estate has assets, you would be a beneficiary and the presumed personal representative, though other beneficiaries may also become the...
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My husband's mother passed away some years ago she did not leave a Will she left the house in a restaurant
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Answered on August 04, 2015
When it comes to a business, what happens to the business after a death is sometimes determined by the articles and bylaws of the corporation....
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Rev. Living Trust: Does this rule (below) about non-titled assets also apply in Florida? I.e. $100K maximum to avoid probate.
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Answered on February 24, 2015
In Florida, if the assets were not transferred to the trust during the lifetime of the decedent, the estate will have to be administered. If the...
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I want to suit my tenants for emotional distress and punitive damages. What else can I suit them for?
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Answered on January 31, 2015
No. You may have a claim for damages and breach of contract, but what you described would not be a basis for a claim for an emotional distress...
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Me, my sister and my mom co-owned a house in Florida. She died five years ago. Do I need an estate attorney to sell my house?
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Answered on January 31, 2015
Possibly. An attorney would need to review the deed to determine if your mother's estate must be probated in order to transfer or sell the house....
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If I leave my life insurance to my child as my beneficiary does the other parent have access to the money?
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Answered on January 30, 2015
Sounds like you may want to create a trust with your son as the beneficiary, and then leave the life insurance to the trust, however we are talking...
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Does the alternate named PR take over?
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Answered on January 28, 2015
There is going to have to be a petition filed with the court. Getting consents from all the other beneficiaries will be helpful. Mary should...
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