How can a person gain legal guardianship of himself and claim independence when his guardian is deceased?

His guardianship should have ended when he turned 18, unless he is unable to care for himself due to special needs. A review of the court file is...

Should I do deed in lieu as I am waiting to see if request for probate to be closed is granted?

If the court has already authorized you to prepare a deed in lieu of foreclosure, then your attorney can go ahead and prepare this or seek the...

Can an estate lend money to a "beneficiary to be" in the case of large medical bills?

The answer to your question depends on who the beneficiaries of the estate are, what is in the estate, the status of any creditor claims, and the...

Financial compensation from a deceased etc.

As a creditor of the decedent, and now his estate, you can open an estate for the deceased. I would only suggest doing this if he had enough assets...

My sister pass away. My mother want to be their legal guardian

Your mother should seek the assistance of an attorney experienced in Guardianship matters. Use Avvo's Find A Lawyer tool to help her find one in...

In the state of Florida how much does it cost for a lawyer to do a Probate process? N how long does it take?

Every attorney charges differently, and every estate is different, just as the people they represent. I would suggest meeting with a few attorneys...

A friend of mines wife just died without a will and no other relatives.

To add to Ms. Jacob's answer, your friend may or may not need to open an estate case. Many assets pass automatically to the spouse by virtue of...

Go to this website: http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/online_services.asp Scroll down and click on Civil / Family / Divorce / Probate Enter the...

How do I access the money that my grandmother left me upon my turning 21?

I would start by calling the financial advisor and asking him/her about how the funds are held and what the process is to withdraw from those...

How can I avoid probate when the only thing I own is my condo?

There are several ways of avoiding probate. I highly suggest sitting down with an estate planning attorney and letting her or him know exactly what...