Do I need the lawyer that my grandparents used to get the house they left me put in my name and to put their estate in probate?

Attorney Goldman is correct when he states that you may be able to do this yourself if you are the sole interested person. However, I recommend...

Florida probate question.

It sounds like the current owner may need to partition the property. The fact that the brother can't be found wouldn't prevent this. If brother...

Probate q.The Will states property shall be inventoried with 3 independent appraisals before selling. Can we change it?

All "interested parties" would need to agree (in writing, of course). That includes beneficiaries, personal representatives, creditors and anyone...

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My uncle died in Florida a month ago , how do I find out who is executor of his estate, or if he left a will?

I agree with my colleagues' answers. Check the clerk's office, contact the heirs (spouse, children, etc.), search the home and safety deposit box,...

How do you sell estate property?

You will need to have the property "probated" before you can sell it. You can use a copy of the will to do this. The process may be difficult due...

Do I need a will in order for my wife to receive my assets upon my death or is being my wife enough?

Attorney Fitzgerald gave a great answer regarding the benefits of a will. As for liability protection, that is a valid concern. However, what...

My mother signed her property to me in 2005. then forged my name to get it back. since then she passed any way to get it back .

This is a complicated issue. You should consult an attorney. Make sure to bring any and all documentation that you have to the consultation.

Need help with a question , i married a man who had a former wife and they had a divorce decree that when daughter is finished

Consult with an attorney. As the various answers state, a lot depends on the specifics in the divorce decree and the husband's estate. After the...

Am I entitled to any of my father's estate if there is no will but he has a surviving spouse? Is his house part of his estate?

You are correct that under the intestate laws, where the deceased spouse had a child that is not a lineal descendent of the surviving spouse, the...

Would property in florida valued at $2,000 have to go through Probate?

Your sister will need to open a probate in the county where the land is located. Because there is an estate open in Minnesota, it's called...