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Estate planning state of Florida. Home left to two sons equally. Owner is not deceased yet.

E.'s answer | Answered on May 02, 2017

Your mother is still alive and can leave property to anyone she wants. It's imperative that she consult with an estate planning attorney so that...

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How can I contest probate

E.'s answer | Answered on March 02, 2017

Florida law does not recognize an oral Will, also known as a Nuncupative Will. A nuncupative Will is made verbally in the presence of witnesses. ...

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How long does a probate case currently being presented to the judge take to be approve for payment to creditors then heirs?

E.'s answer | Answered on January 02, 2017

I routinely handle probate cases in Miami-Dade County. Cases there do take longer than in most other counties, but 4 years is an extremely long...

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How do I find a free or very cheap lawyer in Walton County, Florida that handles probate

E.'s answer | Answered on December 27, 2016

Use the Avvo "Find a lawyer" link. Good Luck!

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What happens to an estate when there's little to no money to pay the creditors?

E.'s answer | Answered on November 02, 2016

Florida has a wonderful creditor protection tool called, Homestead. Homestead property is constitutionally creditor protected, in other words the...

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I need to get it in my name my mom past away gave me her home

E.'s answer | Answered on June 29, 2016

My condolences on your loss. You have not provided enough information to get a helpful answer. I suggest that you speak with a probate attorney....

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Once the Personal Representative is appointed and the house goes into contract of sale, is there another proceeding need to sell

E.'s answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

More information is necessary to give you a complete answer. However, It is very likely that the Personal Representative will need to petition the...

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How to prove Power of Attorney without the actual document?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

Depending on what you are trying to do, you may need to start a probate process and have the personal representative of the estate request the...

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When selling property inherited by will does the money go back into the trust?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

A copy of the will and more information is required to answer this question. However, from the info you've given it sounds like the mobile home was...

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How much will the whole probate process cost,attorney and court if is me and 3 surviving sons of my decease brother, simple prob

E.'s answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

It is not possible to give a accurate amount without a full assessment of your situation and what work will be required. Many probate attorneys...

E. Fernando Orrego's Answers (91)

Estate planning state of Florida. Home left to two sons equally. Owner is not deceased yet.

How can I contest probate

How long does a probate case currently being presented to the judge take to be approve for payment to creditors then heirs?

How do I find a free or very cheap lawyer in Walton County, Florida that handles probate

What happens to an estate when there's little to no money to pay the creditors?

I need to get it in my name my mom past away gave me her home

Once the Personal Representative is appointed and the house goes into contract of sale, is there another proceeding need to sell

How to prove Power of Attorney without the actual document?

When selling property inherited by will does the money go back into the trust?

How much will the whole probate process cost,attorney and court if is me and 3 surviving sons of my decease brother, simple prob