How do I get my parents name off the deed to their house and their mortgage without gong through probate?

Unfortunately, unless you and your sister are listed on the title of the property as owners as a result of survivorship, you will have to go...

How do I handle a trustee who is self-dealing and not holding up to her duty to give proper notice, and who is commingling funds

The terms of the trust is a good place to start. As a beneficiary, you are entitled to, not only a copy of the trust, but accountings for every...

What can be done to get this money?

It highly depends on the language of the power of attorney. I suggest you employ the services of an estate planning attorney to review the power of...

Does the entire state of Florida have the same law or similar as they do in Michigan?

Fl. Stat. 733.301 delineates the preference in appointment of a Personal Representative. See section 3 whereby it states that if none of the...

It is not necessary but a good idea so that the power in the grantor to convey is clear.

How to proceed with aunts estate? FLORIDA

To add to my colleague's answer, if the condo was her homestead, then the value is not important as far as the total amount to be able to file for...

What can I do

Florida Statute 732.901 may be of some use. The statute states, in part that "the custodian of a will must deposit the will with the clerk of the...

Is a Florida Judge or court considered a person under Florida statute

Your question depends highly on the role of the Judge in your scenario. Is it against something he or she did in his capacity as Judge or in her...

Can I make other grandparent leagle guardian if i become incapacitated or sudden death

You may ask the court to appoint a standby guardian in the event you become incapacitated or pass. See Florida Stat. 744.304. See link attached to...

How can I be a power of attorney over my 57 year old brother medical records and important decisions. He has been deemed mentaI

As you stated, since your brother may not have the requisite capacity to sign an estate planning document such as a power of attorney, I do not...