In Fl Probate of an estate how do the beneficiaries get paid ? How is their percentage figured? Off of what value?

Calculating the beneficiaries' share in the estate depends on whether they receive a percentage of the residuary or a specific amount described in...

All of the responses received, stated to contact an estate attorney. I did - 3 of them.

If your reference is to the attorney, yes the Florida Bar expressly imposes an ethical duty on the attorney.

After a foreclosure the loan servicing company sent me a check. It was from my mortgage insurance company. What should I do?

Do not cash the check without first consulting with an experienced real estate attorney. The attorney should review all of the documents you have...

My step-father passed away in March of 2013 in Broward Country Fl. The Broward Clerk has no record of a will being filed.

The fact that no will was filed with the clerk may mean several different conclusions- as my colleague has explained. Hiring an estate attorney to...

If you contacted the life insurance company and are unable to obtain the proceeds without a court order, then you will need to hire an attorney to...

Security deposit issue

Look at Florida Statute 83.49 that requires the Landlord to give you notice before retaining your deposit. You may have a case to collect the...

I need to find out if much money was any money on an annuity( mom's) deceased 8/94. There was't any probate,(not much money

While Summary Administration is an option, a more favorable alternative is providing the company with a sworn statement ("small estate affidavit")....

Do you have to include corporate assets owned partially by the decedent on a probate petition in Florida?

This question should be discussed in detail with the attorney filing the estate. Shareholders are the owners of a corporation, and if the decedent...

Truck in deceased husbands name only.

Liability for the difference on the loan would be possible if the wife signed for the loan personally or guaranteed the debt by signing another...

If personal Representative is not easily available what is needed to change to family member?

The choice of personal representative is usually made in the Will and honored by the Court unless the named person is not qualified or unwilling to...