In the state of Florida, neither a Living Will nor a Designation of Healthcare Surrogate need to be notarized. These documents however must be...

How to settle a decedents estate without a will ?

You should consult with an Illinois attorney regarding this estate since she was an Illinois resident at the time of her death and there doesn't...

One consideration might be the creation of a trust. In Florida, it is possible for a trust to own a membership interest in an LLC. You should...

A question about Trademarks and DBAs

Generally speaking, trademark registration provides formal notice that you are using a particular symbol, word, sound, color, logo, etc. to...

Generally speaking, in the state of Florida, you cannot register a corporation with the same name as another active corporation. However, the...

How do you collect a loan from a person who has passed away

If probate administration has been opened for the estate in Florida, you would file a creditor claim. Florida statute 733.703 describes the form...

In the state of Florida, attorneys fees must be reasonable. Florida statute section 733.6171 provides a schedule of attorney compensation based on...

What do I need to create a nonprofit organization? Should I register the organization with the state that I'm leaving in? Should

You should hire an attorney to help you navigate all of the strict rules for nonprofit organizations. Generally speaking, in Florida a...

HOW COULD I BECOME EXECUTOR OF MY MOM ESTATE IF SHE DIDN'T HAVE A WILL?

My condolences for the loss of your mother. You need to speak with a probate attorney to determine which assets need to go through probate...

I understand a probate estate cannot file bankruptcy, what happens if unsecured debts exceed assets?

Florida statute 733.707 lists the order that payments are to be made for estate expenses and obligations (incl. debts). It states that "After...