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In Florida is the estate of a diseased person responsible for her medical bills outstanding ??

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 28, 2018

Maybe, you need to work with a Florida Probate Attorney, it will depend on the size of the estate and type of assets as well as who cosigned for...

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Do I have to file a will in Florida If everything is left to the spouse and there are no debts?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 28, 2018

Very sorry for your loss and pleas accept my condolences. Under Florida Law you do have an affirmative duty to file the Will with the clerk of the...

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Do we need a certificate of trust?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

If there is a Will and a Trust, then the Will is likely a "Pour Over Will", which means it should pour over any assets not already in the Trust...

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Do I need a power of attorney n last Will n testament for a house my mother has in Puerto Rico wants to sell she lives in Florid

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

A Durable Power of Attorney will be a useful document in general if it is needed, but if the person passes away, the Durable Power of Attorney or...

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What kind of papers do I need to get power of attorney?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 26, 2018

You will want to speak with a Florida Estate Planning Attorney, the Power of Attorney ends and is of no use once a person passes away. You want to...

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Do I have to file probate?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 24, 2018

You will need to contact a Florida Probate Attorney and they will be able to help and guide you, due to the fact that multiple beneficiaries are...

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What is the statue of limitations on a civil debt in FL?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

The Statute of Limitations for a written contract (credit card debt) in Florida is 5 years usually, if they get a judgment on the debt it can be...

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How to do a revocable trust to a minor when I am currently living out of the USA?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

A revocable trust would likely accomplish your goals in the manner you describe and desire and it will allow you to control the distributions over...

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My father died a few weeks ago and did not have a will. What steps do I have to take to close his bank account ?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 21, 2018

Very sorry for your loss on the passing of your father, please accept my condolences. It is likely that some version of probate is going to be...

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What formalities does Fla require in a will if you already have one from another state but live in fla now?

Phillip's answer | Answered on October 20, 2018

Florida has very specific laws with respect to homestead, spousal rights and shares as well as specific Power of Attorney requirements, this will...

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In Florida is the estate of a diseased person responsible for her medical bills outstanding ??

Do I have to file a will in Florida If everything is left to the spouse and there are no debts?

Do we need a certificate of trust?

Do I need a power of attorney n last Will n testament for a house my mother has in Puerto Rico wants to sell she lives in Florid

What kind of papers do I need to get power of attorney?

Do I have to file probate?

What is the statue of limitations on a civil debt in FL?

How to do a revocable trust to a minor when I am currently living out of the USA?

My father died a few weeks ago and did not have a will. What steps do I have to take to close his bank account ?

What formalities does Fla require in a will if you already have one from another state but live in fla now?