I am a Notary in the state of Florida on the execution of a QCD I am the second witness do I Have to sign the deed as the second

If the notary is signing as one of the witnesses and the notary, they are required to sign the deed twice (once as the witness and once as the...

I agree that this could be a breach of fiduciary duty situation. You really should sit down with an attorney and discuss the specific facts of the...

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Follow up question to my father in law passed away; assets less than 50K, can this be handled by personal representative?

If there are assets held by a financial institution and there is no designated beneficiary, then the institution will require a court order from...

Is a power of attorney valid if the if the schedule quoted differs from the schedule of the original POW?

You can have multiple power attorneys in effect at the same time. The best thing for you to do is take both of the power of attorneys, schedules...

Wondering about handling burial arrangements, etc. for my father...

If you have probate issues, you should contact an attorney familiar will immigration and probate. Orlando does have legal aid and Community Legal...

Question Regarding Probate law w/ a will and separated spouse with history of abuse.

Attorney Pippen's answer regarding the house is correct. With only 20K equity in the house, there may not be much money left after a sale of the...

My mother left a will and its been 4 months and no contact has been made by the lawyer?

You should contact the attorney directly.

You should definitely consult with a probate attorney. You used the word "trustee" which indicates that there may be a trust involved. If there...

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Can a creditor of a deceased attach proceeds if there is a will?

Yes, a will does not prevent a creditor's claim. Creditors may be avoided in some situations. For example, where the asset is exempt from the...

Is it necessary for a widow to change the house title to her name in Florida after husband´s death in order to write a will?

While not technically necessary, it is recommended that you do it now. Since you are having your will updated anyways, you should have the...