How does an heir start the process for probate in Manatee County, FL; and How long does this process take?

As my colleagues have stated, more facts are needed for a more detailed response. Your friend should speak with a probate attorney. A good place to...

As an ex-wife am I entitled to ask for & receive a death certificate of my former husband?

You can request a copy of the death certificate without a cause of death. Requesting a copy can be done online. The information on how to request a...

(FL) Intestate & Probate With Foreign Relatives?

My condolences. This will be an intestate estate under Florida Statute 732.103. As such, the entire intestate estate goes to the mother. Good Luck

I need to become the excutor of my moms estate who recently passed away leaving no will very small estate

You need to provide more information in order to get a good answer from this forum. For example, for what purpose do you need to become Personal...

I live in Florida & my late mom died in Michigan. Where should I find a lawyer? Can I use a lawyer in Florida?

If your mother lived in Michigan then it would be a Michigan probate process, so you would need an attorney licensed in that state. If she passed...

If the condo is your mom's primary residence then it'san exempt homestead property. It will not be counted against her for medicaid purposes....

For an Order of Summary Administration, is there a monetary cap for this to be a small estate. or small estate affidavit.

Under Florida law, the assets for a summary administration cannot exceed $75,000. Summary administration is a "streamlined" probate, but you still...

Was moving from Nj to Fl own house in both. Wife had house w mom in fl title never transfered. Wife passed do i probate in fl?

There are many issues involved in your question. More information is necessary to give you a complete and adequate response. That said, you may...

I just put in a question about making up a will.

My suggestion to you is that you consult an Estate Planning attorney. It may be a bigger investment now, but you will have the peace of mind of...

Attorney filed objection to claim for probate claim -what does our office (doctor) need to do now

You have thirty (30) days to respond to the objection. If you do not respond the estate may petition to have your claim stricken. This is a time...