Technically you could do the summary administration yourself. However, you will need to do several petitions, file affidavits, draft orders,...

Elder Law Questio: My grandmother wants to Quit Claim her home to my dad (her son). Will this effect her benefits like Medicaid?

If she transfers the home through a Quitclaim Deed it will disqualify her for Medicaid as that will be considered a gift. There are other ways to...

Does a respondent (an alleged incapacitated) have the right to a lawyer/traditional legal defense in a capacity hearing?

You do have the right to defense and in FL the court will appoint an attorney to defend you. Since you like to do research you can read Florida...

Do I need a probate attorney?

You are the one that needs to determine if you need an attorney. You might be able to do this on your own but it will be very difficult. You will...

What happens to property located in another country. Deceased lived in Florida and owned a chalet (intestate) in Quebec, Canada

You will need to open an ancillary administration in Quebec. The law that applies depends on Canadian law. In the US, the law that applies is the...

You always have the right to contest your mother's will. That does not mean that you will win the case though. But more importantly, you have to...

Probate, Does one have to wait for probate to be filed in order to petition the courts for funeral expenses ?

You can file a claim against the estate for what you paid. But you will not be paid now. The creditor's period takes at least 90 days and it starts...

Some attorneys are willing to set a flat fee or at least an hourly fee instead of the 3%.

Does Power of Attorney become void upon death - is a Last Will always needed??

A power of attorney will be void once you pass away. At that point you will need either a will or a trust to manage and pass on your property....

Do I need a probate lawyer?

The completion time depends on the judge that is appointed to your case. Depending on your daughter's age the judge will require a hearing to give...