Do I have filial responsibility as a resident of Florida for any nursing home bill from Puerto Rico after my mother dies?
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Answered on August 13, 2019
Hello, children or heirs are not individually responsible for the debt of a deceased parent in Florida. The nursing home can only go after your...
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How to relinquish temporary guardianship from grand children?
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Answered on August 13, 2019
If it is simply a letter signed by your daughter and not a power of attorney, then there is likely nothing you have to do. Without reviewing the...
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What are my options if I cannot afford a probate attorney?
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Answered on August 13, 2019
It is important you open a probate and have the property determined homestead property. Once determined homestead the house or the proceeds from...
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When a person passes and they did not assign a POA or Proxy. Who in the family is able to obtain medical records ?
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Answered on June 20, 2019
The Personal Representative should be entitled to receive a copy of the medical records. However, I have had clients successfully receive medical...
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Power of Attorney?
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Answered on June 20, 2019
I suggest you have the power of attorney reviewed by an attorney in your state. A power of attorney can be drafted in a variety of ways and does...
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Wills?
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Answered on June 20, 2019
I can only address your question as it would pertain to Florida. In Florida most attorney's will revoke any prior Wills or codicils so that the...