Question regarding the settlement of estate.

Unless the grandmother made the sale of the house a requirement of her Will, there is no reason that the house needs to be sold.

If I own homestead property & pass away, & I want my stepkids (instead of my kids) to inherit the proceeds will a will suffice?

If you are married, or have minor children (not step-children), then you cannot do this, as Florida law prohibits the devise of your homestead in...

Does FL spousal rights give 100% ownership to living spouse after death? Or can heirs take 1/2 via a will?

There are a number of questions here. First, who owns the house? Does he own it in his name only, or do you own in jointly? If you own your...

Can An Estate Return Be Amended?

Generally you have 3 years to amend the return. You may have been able to file for a protective refund during to toll the statute, but if you are...

How do you distribute $ to beneficiaries named in will but not in "payable on death" accounts?

As the previous answerer said, funds that are in POD accounts generally pass outside of probate to the designated beneficiaries, and not according...

There should be no doc stamp taxes on the transfer. However, you should really talk to an estate planning attorney to see if it is is a good...

In Pinellas County, FL, where there is a will and a PR, is an attorney necessary?

In Florida, an attorney is necessary to probate a will. You have to be appointed PR by the court and granted letters of administration. This can...

Shame on you Ms. Shell and Mr. Robinson. If this were an exam you each would get an F. By answering questions in a jurisdiction that you aren't...

Mother's Will

Dear Questioner: I am going to write a brief message to Mr. Wong who answered the question, and then I will answer your question below. You can...

My husband died.. he had old will from former marriage. he has one adult son. can he sell my house and belongings in it?

Abraham Lincoln purportedly said, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." There are two things...