I'm going to slightly respectfully disagree with the other answerers. In Florida, there are special rules regarding the disposition your homestead,...

I think that if the beneficiary designation is correctly completed, and the testamentary trust is named as the beneficiary (and you have to be...

How long does Probate take in Florida?

Following up from my post before. Everyone got the answer wrong. Your husband's house was what is known in Florida as his homestead. The...

How long does Probate take in Florida?

There's an issue that no one is raising. The out of state attorneys who obnoxiously answer Florida questions without knowing what they are talking...

Florida homestead property

The problem is that in certain circumstances, your Homestead is not subject to devise. If you have a surviving spouse or minor children, then there...

If my husband dies without a will and he has large credit card debts can they put a lien on the house which is in both our name?

The Florida lawyer has it right. The out of state lawyers are just trying to raise their Avvo score by opining on things that they know nothing...

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I live in Fl. would like my friend in CT to be executor of my will.

There's a reason that lawyers shouldn't answer questions in jurisdictions in which they aren't licensed to practice. In Florida, your Personal...

My two sons are my primary beneficiary to my 401K plan, if I re-marry how is the distribution divided in case of my death?

I agree with Kelly. Without a waiver from the spouse, the beneficiary designation on a 401(k) does not control. Note that in IRAs, the...

Can a new york attorney witness a document instead of a notary in florida

In order for a Will to be valid, it requires the signature of two witnesses. A notary isn't *necessarily* required. The NY attorney can be one of...

X wife on a will.

Maybe. In Florida, there are certain restrictions that prevent you from devising your home under certain circumstances. If your father has...