Questions answered by Lawrence Jay Davis

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I need to become a guardian to my daughters estate how do i go about doing that here in florida.she is eleven years old.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Both attorneys that have answered your question have given you the long and the short version. You absolutely need to hire an attorney. It is...

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What is the process to contest a will/trust when you believe someone to have been mentally incapacitated & taken advantage of?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Begin the process of interviewing experienced probate litigators to find the one you feel most confident and comfortable with. The process of...

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Please provide an example where a Trustee/Executer of an Estate/Trust would pay himself $168,000 as a fee?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 16, 2015

Yes, you should be very concerned. Now is the time to retain an experienced trust and estate attorney to review the entire matter and determine if...

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Title Insurance and Clear Title

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 15, 2015

Title insurance will insure that the title is free from defects. Like any insurance, the devil is in the details. What are the exceptions from...

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Jam the ex of o family trust with 8members can I give the house to brother

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 11, 2015

While it is difficult to understand your question, it seems that the best advice would be to bring the Trust to an experienced trust and estate...

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Interesting Case: gifted apartment unit with unusual clause if divorced

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 08, 2015

The terms and conditions that your client wants to impose would best be suited in a Trust. The terms remain private until they need to be enforced,...

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How can I be legally protected if my husband dies and don't be kicked out of the place we live?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

The other attorneys are correct. Additionally, you might suggest to your husband that if he wants the property to be yours without the need for...

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Question for Florida real estate & matrimonial attorney re: property rights in Florida for a legally separated individual.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

One additional consideration would be if a Separation Agreement was signed between the parties that addresses this issue. One party may have waived...

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Does an estate bank account have to be in the same state as where the estate is being probated?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 21, 2015

The estate bank account may be established outside of the State of Florida. For example, a Personal Representative may use a national brokerage...

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Title insurance without a sale

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 20, 2015

Title insurance can be obtained without a sale. Contact an experienced real estate attorney that is also a Title Agent for competent and...

Lawrence Jay Davis's Answers (532)

I need to become a guardian to my daughters estate how do i go about doing that here in florida.she is eleven years old.

What is the process to contest a will/trust when you believe someone to have been mentally incapacitated & taken advantage of?

Please provide an example where a Trustee/Executer of an Estate/Trust would pay himself $168,000 as a fee?

Title Insurance and Clear Title

Jam the ex of o family trust with 8members can I give the house to brother

Interesting Case: gifted apartment unit with unusual clause if divorced

How can I be legally protected if my husband dies and don't be kicked out of the place we live?

Question for Florida real estate & matrimonial attorney re: property rights in Florida for a legally separated individual.

Does an estate bank account have to be in the same state as where the estate is being probated?

Title insurance without a sale