My father died n FL and has no will; if I am not the cosigner on a bank account do I need to file a summary administration?

I'm sorry for your loss. Any asset that was titled only in your father's name (without a joint holder, transfer of death, payable on death, or...

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Can probate be done after 6 years?

You should speak with a probate attorney immediately. You may have some type of recourse but there are many factors that need to be accounted for....

What happens to house if husband passes away

Provided you did not sign any post or pre-nuptial agreements waiving your homestead rights or any deeds waiving your homestead rights, you have a...

Forged Will, My father died without having a will filed with the state. Stepmother stole it all.

I would recommend talking to an estate planning attorney so they get all the facts to properly advise you. Generally, an individual is free to...

My mom (who juat passed) has a life insurance policy names my sister as the beneficiary but she in prison now.

I agree with my colleague. You should speak with an attorney so they can review all the necessary facts. In Florida, there is a slayer statute that...

Life insurance

Florida statutes provide that an ex-spouse is treated as predeceased for purposes of receiving life insurance after the divorce is complete ( among...

I own 1/3 of my mothers home,she owns 2/3.She passed away and left her 2/3 to me and my 4 siblings,can they force me to sell

I agree with my colleague. Where multiple parties own real property, if an agreement cannot be reached for use or disposition of the real property,...

I'm assuming you were reviewing the rules for LLC formation and looked at either the electronic filing or the paper application for the Articles of...

If you have a Will and Testament is it required by Florida law that you go through Probate if you have a legal Will & Testament?

I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, if your mother's home was in her name when she passed, you will have to probate the estate to transfer...

I believe my sister is using funds from my moms estate for her and by brothers benefit. She is the executor of the estate.

If you are an interested party (beneficiary), then you are entitled to a copy of the Will and Trust. You are also entitled to an accounting....