Contesting an individual's estate planning documents on the basis of competency and/or undue influence is not easily achieved and it will require...

Can only my son have my house when I pass away?

Absolutely, you can make your son the sole beneficiary of the house. Nothing requires that you include his soon-to-be wife in your Will or other...

How much power does executor have?

If you have not already done so, check the property appraiser's website and make sure that the property is still in the decedent's name. If the...

Mother deceased had nothing, no probate. Retirement income and taxes only, doesn't it all go to her bills.?

In addition to the above, keep in mind that If you open an estate there are many expenses (including funeral expenses, attorney fees, personal...

How can we settle a probate case?

As noted above, you will need to file a Partition action under Chapter 64 of the FL Statutes. This is the only way to force her to sell the...

One beneficiary took $50K, deceased wanted it back, not executer; 5 years ago?

More information is needed. Please clarify.

My father resides in Connecticut but has real estate in Florida in vehicles registered in fla. What do we do to avoid probate?

The above answers provide quality information. If the property is not jointly titled, then it depends on whether your father has the current...

Reopen Probate?

You must file a petition under FL State 733.903 to re-open the estate before you can pursue any legal remedy. Re-opening an estate, however, is...

My mother has passed and left her home for inheritance?

In addition to the above, you need to determine how the house is actually titled in the deedr. If it was titled by "right of survivorship" then...

What will probate courts do, found out father's of wife of a couple of years didn't disclose his ownership in company and will?

In addition to the above answers, another aspect to consider is that your father's wife has not cashed the checks because they are made out to your...