Do need to do ANYTHING or file anything in court related to my mom's death if she has ZERO probate assets?

Even though no probate is apparently needed, the law still requires that you put your mom's will on deposit with the probate court in the county...

Does surviving spouse get the estate if deceased spouse has living children that are not the surviving spouses?

Anything that you own jointly with your spouse would automatically belong to you. As to any assets there were in your spouse's name only, if your...

What steps do I take to ensure I get my portion of my Mom's estate? Mom died without a will.

All good advice from the lawyers. If probate has been filed and, if your mother had a will, that will is now public record. On your own, you can...

My mother passed away, (2011) , she owned a timeshare. She stopped paying Fees, assessments, and Taxes. ($5600) Am I liable ?

Unless you signed a document wherein you agreed to pay, you are not liable (in spite of the deed language.)

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What do I file in the absence of a legal heir to sign the deed to sell my mothers home?

Assuming that this is a Florida estate: if this is not homestead property, then it can be sold with the executor's signature alone. If it is...

If a Life Estate is in to brothers names and one brother passes away can the wife of the brother that passed away have any right

After the brothers' names, if the words "joint tenants with right of survivorship" appears, the wife has no rights. If after the brothers' names...

Your remedy is to file a Claim in the probate estate. The executor will not be personally liable to pay you, only the estate of the decedent is...

Can I sell a house in seminole county florida without going through probate court.

You need to look at the deed where the 3 of you took title to the property and look for what words, if any, follow your three names. If there are...

My mother passed away last year, Is there any way I can become executor or legal representative even though she has passed? It

If your mother died without a will, a majority in interest of the beneficiaries of her estate will choose an executor. If you mother had a will,...

Because of Florida homestead laws, your spouse will need to sign the deed of conveyance even if his name is not on the ownership deed (as long as...