What is the legal window in Florida to file the Last Will & Testament of a deceased person by the Personal Representative?

Law requires that the person in possession of the Will deposit it with the clerk of court in the county where the decedent lived within 10 days of...

Is it worth my time and money to object to the final accounting of an estate?

It depends on how much work will be involved and the specifics of your objection. Many attorneys offer no/low cost initial consults. Look for...

My Mother is the executor of the estate for my grandmothers estate. grandmother died 4mnts ago. is it too late to file the will?

If there was a Will, Florida law says that it should have been filed within 10 days of her death. If a probate case has been open in the county...

Is a newly redesignated deed to home to one of 3 still part of living trust?

Yes, in a life estate deed as you've described, the property ownership vests in the "remainder" beneficiary named in the deed. In other words, the...

As a beneficiary in a Living Trust, am I entitled to obtaining a copy of said trust?

In situations like this the best thing you can do is consult with an probate attorney. Get a clear explanation of what you are entitled to and what...

Asset protection.

There are many asset protection tools available to you. Think of asset protection as firewalls placed in concentric circles around your assets. The...

I know my father had a will how can I get a copy

If a probate process was required in order to transfer property according to a Will, then that Will is on file at the county where he was domiciled...

Me, my sister and my mom co-owned a house in Florida. She died five years ago. Do I need an estate attorney to sell my house?

You will probably have go through probate to sell the home because your sister had an ownersip interest. Depending on the overall situation, an...

Real estate question regarding commercial property that is willed to me

First, any property passing to a beneficiary via a Will will need to be probated. So, if your grandmother is looking for a way to avoid probate,...

The notary of a Will should not also be one of the witnesses to the Will. Part of the document is a self-proof affidavit that requires the...