Questions answered by Phillip William Gunthert

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How can I get them to pay my company money owed? Is the signed document proof of service?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

If the sum is for $5000 or less you could always take them to small claims court in your county. A letter to them directly for the sums you are...

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What do i do to sell property, cannot find any deed for the house

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 27, 2016

Very sorry for your loss and on the passing of your mother. A call to a Florida Probate Attorney would be your starting point. They will inform...

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As PR do I have a fiduciary responsibility to notify widow and descendants of their portion of the mortgage?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

Yes, it is your duty to notify beneficiaries of the estate as the PR.

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In FL, do most folks hire lawyers for Summary Administration to settle an estate with only one beneficiary or do it themselves?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

It is wise and recommended to hire an attorney. The attorney can advise and help with homestead and creditor issues and deadlines and anything else...

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Should the Executor simply call the attorney and request that the original will be mailed to the Executor?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Yes, based on all you have reported the probate should be commenced in the country where the deceased lived in Florida, the Will should be...

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How can I get his bank records for the last 4 years?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Very sorry about the loss of your father. Your sister was probably added on the accounts or may have had a proper Power of Attorney in place that...

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How do I change the name on a deed if one person dies?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

Very sorry for the loss of your friend. The deed needs to be reviewed to see how it was precisely held. It is also important to determine if this...

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How do i go about this....someone said i required limited power of attorney for someone to sell it on my behalf...is this right?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

You can contact a Florida Estate Planning Attorney or similar that handles POA and you can accomplish your goal. Note: you need to follow the below...

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Should I work with an Estate Planning Attorney to write legal documents that express my mother's desires?

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

A conversation with a Florida Estate Planning Attorney would no doubt be in order. A Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Surrogate, Living...

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If 1 of the heirs pays the $45.000.00 Judgment to prevent the sale can I obtain title and deed

Phillip's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

No, the property would need to go through probate and be distributed in accordance with the terms of the Will. If it was homestead, although it...

Phillip William Gunthert's Answers (4567)

How can I get them to pay my company money owed? Is the signed document proof of service?

What do i do to sell property, cannot find any deed for the house

As PR do I have a fiduciary responsibility to notify widow and descendants of their portion of the mortgage?

In FL, do most folks hire lawyers for Summary Administration to settle an estate with only one beneficiary or do it themselves?

Should the Executor simply call the attorney and request that the original will be mailed to the Executor?

How can I get his bank records for the last 4 years?

How do I change the name on a deed if one person dies?

How do i go about this....someone said i required limited power of attorney for someone to sell it on my behalf...is this right?

Should I work with an Estate Planning Attorney to write legal documents that express my mother's desires?

If 1 of the heirs pays the $45.000.00 Judgment to prevent the sale can I obtain title and deed