What does an executor do and are their rates like a lawyer?

The executor, also known as the Personal Representative, is the person designated and appointed to manage the estate's ongoing a from start to...

You can attempt to file a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, but keep in mind that if you have submitted an Order of Summary Administration together...

My parents would like to know if there would be a benefit in selling their house to a child before death For one dollar etc.

There are less benefits to deeding the property outright than to transfer the property through other vessels as my colleagues suggest. I recommend...

Quit claim deed - interest conveyed

It is possible the new conveyance is improper; however, to obtain a more accurate answer, I highly recommend meeting with an attorney and having...

My dad passed away without a will and has a condo under his name. I'm his only child. Can I inherit his condo? He has a widow.

My answer depends highly on a few things: 1. Whether this was your father's primary residence, in other words, his homestead. If the property...

What is the easiest method to claim title to a property willed to me. 1Reopen the will 2. Go to court to gain quiet title

If there is a Will that leaves real property to you, you must open a probate case in the circuit court of your county. Once a personal...

Elected Personal Representative not performing fiduciary duties. Do probate attorneys recover costs after the administration?

As Ms. Johnson stated, you do not have to wait until your sister opens the probate case. You may open the probate case yourself, which will...

Is a will - once it has been filed in the county where the deceased resided - a matter of public record?

As my colleagues have stated, yes, as soon as the Will is filed with the court, it is a public record. Although a Will assists an individual in...

Lady Bird deed in FL, 1 child predeceases 1 parent: does his share go to his children or his siblings upon death of 2nd?

I agree with my colleagues. Consult with an estate planning or real estate attorney to review the wording of the deed. This is what controls. You...

Who is responsible for Notice to Creditor appearing in local newspaper. is it the Attorney dealing with estate or the Per Rep

Usually, the attorney that represents the Personal Representative prepares and publishes the Notice to Creditors in a newspaper in the county where...