My mom passed with no will but everything was in both our names. Now the other brothers and sisters want a cut ?

First of all, this is a recipe for family destruction. But it doesn’t need to be. You should keep in mind that your siblings are still your family...

Probate Closing

You should call the attorney's office and maybe even his/her secretary can give you an estimate without even charging you.

Probate Closing

You should call the attorney's office and maybe even his/her secretary can give you an estimate without even charging you.

How do I fund my living trust?

Just because you list the assets on the trust it doesn't mean the trust owns them. Think of the trust as a seprate entity, like a corporation, or...

Probate court

In most jurisdictions there is a simplified/summary probate administration that is quicker and less expensive than a regular administration. You...

Can i find information about a probate case currently going on in Miami, FL without the family's consent?

Yes you can. You can find some information online, in the Clerk of Court’s website. Here is the link:...

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Unfortunately, PODs are non-probate assets. If MOM goes to the bank with a death certificate, the bank will most likely distribute the funds to her...

How can i cash a check that's made out to me and the estate of my spouse?

In most banks you can open an "estate account." You would deposit a check like this in such an account. The requirements for opening the account...

Florida: probate accounting

Technically it can be prepared by either with the attorney's review since the attorney will be the one filing it with the court. If the personal...

My in-laws have died they said they had a will and it said when they die the property is to be sold and split with all of us

If the will is probated, all the beneficiaries have to be contacted; the court will make sure of that. Under a will, your husband may be an heir...