Giving thousands of dollars to home aide

I too would be concerned that there is elder abuse going on. It should be unethical for this person to take additional money beyond their contract....

Do i need to go through probate court?

You don't have to open probate to deal with a vehicle. You can typically take the title, will if there is one, and the death certificate to the DMV...

My father recently passed away.I am the oldest daughter. Do have I have the right to see my dads will?

If they are a named beneficiary of the last will and testament, then they are entitled to a copy. Wills in Florida are filed for safekeeping with...

If my husband is being sued and is currently incapacitated and I have a power of attorney, can they then sue me?

No - you can't be sued just because you are acting as attorney in fact.

How to remove a deceased person from my deed

You definitely have to contact a probate attorney to find out what your rights are regarding elective share and pre-termitted spouse share. It can...

Rev. Living Trust: Does this rule (below) about non-titled assets also apply in Florida? I.e. $100K maximum to avoid probate.

The only way to avoid probate in the state of Florida is to have a trust. Anything titled outside of the trust that does not contain a beneficiary...

The client will typically receive one copy of originals unless they wish to have more. As far as the bank goes, it depends upon the requirement of...

Do limited power of attorney agreements need to be in the law of the state I reside in or the bank accounts I'm investigating?

The Durable Power of Attorney has to be drawn up in the state in which you reside.

Where can I find a free legal form to write up a will to leave property to a child...and will it be considered valid

When developing an estate plan or distributing property to children, it is always recommended to seek advice of an Estate Planning attorney so that...

After a person passes away with a will, how can you sign off on any inheritance?

Unfortunately you need to hire a probate attorney and open a probate estate. The only way to deal with the home is through formal administration.