Pembroke Pines, FL
Probate Lawyer at Pembroke Pines, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning ... +2 more
Unless the decedent left a will that mandated the sale of the home or devised the homestead property to non-heirs, the home is protected from...
The order of death certainly is a consideration. However, if the beneficiary died first,then the funds would become part of the owner's estate. If...
Another couple of thoughts to consider- the plan you describe results in losing the homestead exemption on your father's residence for property tax...
Yes, as the other attorneys have properly stated, a dissolved entity has the statutory authority in Florida to wind down its affairs and dispose of...
Will or no will, eldest or youngest, these issues do not establish liability. You generally have no personal liability for your mother's debts. One...
The answer depends on the ages of the children and the amount of benefits payable to them. If they are 18 or over, the funds will be paid directly...
Refer to Florida statute 733.6171 for the schedule of "reasonable compensation" of the attorney for the Personal Representative.
While it is not essential, it may be helpful to have local counsel. If you have a choice, why not hire a local attorney in the county where the...
Unless the stock was in an account with your sister in law as the beneficiary, she was likely not entitled to the money. Another possibility is...
Contact an experienced probate attorney in the county where your mother resided. You may locate one through AVVO or the local Bar Association.