Mothers only assets are old furniture.

You are under no obligation to open an estate or to personally pay for your mother's debts. Unless there are assets titled in her name only with no...

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If a person dies intestate in Florida, how much of his estate is allowed to be exempt from taxation?

Mr. Herman-Giddens has answered accurately.

Should you open an estate even though a beneficiary threatens to litigate?

In order to distribute the Decedent's probatable assets, an estate will have to be opened anyway. At least here, everyone, represented or not, will...

Civil action to determine beneficiary

From the facts stated in your question, it seems a summary administration would be the best step to take in order to distribute the property,...

How to get Power of Attorney for my father?

If your father has sufficient capacity, he should seek the assistance of an Estate Planning Attorney to draft the necessary documents so that you...

What to do? Also, is there obligation to tell us what is (allegedly) wrong w/ will so we can settle according before litigating?

It seems further review of the Will and any other documents in relation to the Will should be reviewed by an attorney. If the Will was validly...

When filing probate, can or will the City have to file a claim against the estate to collect on a lien against the Estate?

Generally speaking, if the lien or debt is against the Decedent individually, a statement of claim must be filed in the estate. Creditors have a...

Are we supposed to create an "Estate" legally? Can I do this without legal representation?

You are under no duty to open an estate. However, as a creditor of your dad's, the creditor may open an estate and petition for the appointment of...

As Mr. Soss stated, every Florida Probate/Estate Planning attorney is different. We can charge an hourly rate, a flat rate, a percentage, and even...

What is the best option to protect my assets if I want to leave my house or insurance money for my kids before I am married?

I suggest you speak with an estate planning attorney who understands, and even practices, family law. There are many different ways to protect...