ARE ATTY REFUNDS ALLOWED FOR BANKRUPTCY (FLORIDA)

If your fee agreement specifies that the fees are nonrefundable, then your attorney may be able to keep the fees. Often people will retain an...

Where can I find a small estate affidavit form for Florida?

The chances are that your father had a "Pourover Will". It would typically state that any assets that were not initially funded into the trust and...

In Chap 7 bankruptcy, if I state I owe an unsecured creditor $300 when I owe them $500, does that mean $200 won't be discharged?

This is a general answer and some circumstances may vary. However, it is the debt being discharged. Rarely is the exact amount owed in the...

If I file a will with the clerk of courts, does this constitute opening probate?

No. Florida Statutes requires the filing of the original will for safekeeping, whether or not a probate case is instituted. When a proper...

Need help obtaining a family inheritance.

As stated, a probate attorney is appropriate for the matter you described.

Are we responsible for the loan?

First, my condolences. If you did not sign the mortgage note then you are not responsible for the mortgage. If your intent is to keep the...

Can I create an "addendum" to my will to detail handling of personal items?

This is an issue of terminology. What you are suggesting is not how to handle your situation. You can have a codicil to the existing will that...

Does Power of Attorney become void upon death - is a Last Will always needed??

As stated above, a Power of Attorney does not survive the death of the principal. Most people need a will as it is the most basic form of estate...

It is hard to second guess another attorney as with any relationship there are often two sides to a story. Assuming that the attorney still...

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Probate question

I agree that this matter is what we call fact specific and the answers will change depending on the facts. An attorney needs to lead you through...