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Florida co owned homesteaded property as TIC 50/50 as of '05. For court ordered division, do I need RE or Family lawyer, pls?
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Answered on December 03, 2014
This appears to be a family law question and should be directed to an experienced Florida family law attorney who can review all of the facts and...
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Can someone get a Electric Organ back that was stored at a deceased persons home?
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Answered on December 03, 2014
It is not clear from your description whether any attempt has been made with the family or heirs of the decedent to recover the organ. Instead of a...
If a remainderman in a Life Estate Deed is sued, owes taxes or have any legal problems, can creditors go for the Life Estate?
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Answered on December 03, 2014
Judgments, tax liens and other creditor-related issues against a remainderman will attach to the interest owned by the remainderman. The life...
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My cousin is having difficulty getting money left to her by mother
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Answered on December 01, 2014
Have your cousin, or his guardian or attorney in fact, review all documentation with an experienced probate attorney. That way your cousin will...
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What is the % of the estate an executor gets for the work
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Answered on December 01, 2014
The fee approved by the Florida legislature as reasonable compensation is 3% up to the first 1 million dollars in estate assets. However, there may...
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Do I need to respond to a petition for administration where my deceased mothers estate is listed?
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Answered on December 01, 2014
If you and several of your siblings agree, then pool your resources and retain an experienced probate attorney to represent your interests. Some...
How to handle an estate that has more debt than assets, selling of a trailer in the deceased name, and 401k with no beneficiary
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Answered on November 26, 2014
The trailer became the property of the other person upon your mother's death, and will not be included in her estate unless the other person...
Beneficiary of a Florida probate estate
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Answered on November 25, 2014
Mr. Goldman is correct that you should have an attorney you hire review not only the Waiver, but any other documents and correspondence you have in...
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My mom passed without a will
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Answered on November 25, 2014
Show the document to an experienced probate attorney. Since there is no Will, you are entitled to notice of all probate proceedings and should...
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Condo Owner Deceased.State of Florida No will, no beneficiaries, the deceased is sole owner of property . Siblings responsible
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Florida law provides for the heirs at law of the decedent to be responsible for the condominium assessments from the date of death forward. The...