Do we need to go through probate?

If the home is owned by a deceased person(s), and no one else is jointly on title, an estate will need to be opened to transfer title of the...

Is there a hearing to close probate in which all 3 of us have to agree and sign off on

Not only should you not waive your right to an accounting (which the executor would then be obligated to serve on you) but when you receive an...

As a beneficiary is there any way to have a provision for funds acquired after the estate is closed?

Check the requirements for Florida Unclaimed Funds. My understanding is there may be alternatives to re-opening the estate. Your other option is...

Once the Personal Representative is appointed and the house goes into contract of sale, is there another proceeding need to sell

Homestead can be a tricky issue to deal with in an estate. Note that even with a will, if the person passed away with a spouse or minor children,...

Note that all trustees are entitled to counsel to represent them as trustee. Therefore, if you choose your attorney as trustee, they have an...

How much for a probate case in Miami?

Florida Statute 733.6171 addresses compensation of the attorney for the personal representative and provides compensation presumed to be...

My son is on the deed and since he is a minor I am signing all documents on his behalf and apparently need to file guardianship

One thing to add to the other responses is that if you become the guardian of your son, you may be statutorily entitled to have the attorney's fees...