Can I file a civil suit?

This is far too complex to respond online. You need to contact a local attorney to discuss this matter.

How does an attorney discover a deceased person's assets--with little to go on?

The easiest way is to hire a private investigator.

DO I NEED LAWYER?

Get an attorney ASAP to protect your rights!!!

Can I go after a concrete installer who was paid by my pool builder?

Possibly... the concern is that the work was done 11 years ago and as such your claim may run afoul of the statute of limitations.

Is Notice of Right to Withhold Rent Legal if it is sent by email and not by certified mail?

I agree with my colleague. It depends what the lease says. The statute does not address email.

Who gets the house?

Husband has homestead rights as he was married at the time of death. This means he has to select either 1) 1/2 ownership of the marital home or 2)...

You have the right to hire and fire your attorney at will. In order to do so, you send them a letter letting them know that. If you decide to hire...

Can I just have a trust renotarized?

You need to have an attorney review the trust documents to make sure it will be enforced in Florida.

What do I have to do to get a probate lawyer?

I would search on Avvo for a probate attorney in your area or contact the local bar association for a referral.

Why are my rights as a tenant that has not had a written lease since August 2012?

As your original lease has ended and you continue to pay rent, then you are an at-will tenant. In order for the landlord to terminate your tenancy,...