My father died in 2005 and my mother in 2008, in 2011 met life informed us of a life insurance policy of $6,340 due to us.

As the other attorneys have stated, it is best to seek legal advice from a local experienced attorney. Have the attorney request information on the...

How do we avoid probate with my mother's house in Florida? It's in her name,clear title, homesteaded.

Your mother should consult with an experienced estate planning attorney to discuss the various options. Those options include, but are not limited...

Please recommend a seasoned probate lawyer to complete my mother's formal probate.

Another option is to contact the Palm Beach County Bar Association and ask for the names of several experienced probate attorneys.

Is a home seller in Florida under the same disclosure requirements if they have never lived in the property?

It is Florida law for a seller of residential property to disclose known material defects. If the heirs do not know of any material defects, they...

If this is your primary residence, Federal law will not permit you to waive the 3 day right to cancel.

Should I probate estate?

Retain an experienced probate attorney to assist you in obtaining Letters of Administration. Then you will have the legal authority, from a Probate...

What is a personal representative's responsibility to a finance company with a lien on an estate car?

If your attorney has sent a Notice to Creditors to the car finance company then the next step is to wait until a claim is filed with the Court or...

I recently received money from my mothers estate as she has passed away. Legally can my wife receive any of that estate money?

This is one question that should receive unanimous agreement among the attorneys that answer- keep the money separated from joint accounts. Set up...

I just found out after almost 20 years my Mom's will and the final estate accounting has never been closed.

Gather all of your paperwork together and make an appointment to meet with an experienced probate attorney in your area. This forum will not be the...

What are the statute of limitations on contesting inheritance in the state of illinois

You should contact a probate/estate attorney in Illinois. A Florida lawyer will not be able to help you with this type of question.