As long as it is a properly drafted ladybird deed, she is free to mortgage against it. If there is a balance on the mortgage when she passes...

Can a 'Transfer on Death Deed' be created for a property with /without mortgage?

Technically, there is no "transfer on death" deed in Florida. The deed to which you are likely referring is an Enhanced Life Estate Deed,...

How do I find my trust fund I know nothing other than its in NJ ?

You should contact a probate and trust attorney in New Jersey. States' laws differ on the rules regarding beneficiaries' rights to reports and...

Can a will benificary be changed if the beneficiary does not want it after the person who created it dies?

I'm not sure when you father died but the current law in Florida is that any provisions in the Will that relate to your mom became void upon the...

On a short term basis, the child could stay with you; the mom (I assume the child's dad is out of the picture) would need to have two documents...

Inheritance Tax for a House

I agree with Ms. Willi and make a further suggestion that if the goal is avoid probate, your parents can take title as tenants by the entirety and...

It depends on the Trust language and whether and how it defines who will deemed to be a child of the deceased. Many trusts now state that a person...

I Do not have a revocable trust Yet but thinking of creating one asap through an attorney

Just to add to my colleagues' comments, you have to be careful in Florida about transferring your homestead to a Revocable Living Trust if you have...

How do i protect my 7 yo grand daughter form her mother getting my sons death benefits

Hi there. In order to most accurately respond to your question, it is important to know what you mean by "death benefits." From a life insurance...

What to do about my will...?

In Florida, your Will will work as long as it was valid in the state in which it was drafted. There sometimes are reasons that people who move to...