My father has passed and my sister is personal rep. does she have to give us a copy of the will

Regardless of whether she ever shares the will with you, the will must be filed as part of the probate process. Check the clerk's website in the...

My children are fighting over the fact that one has her name on all my accounts ,is this a wise thing for me to do?

It all comes down to what YOU want. Families bicker. It's a fact. Don't let that sway you from implementing whatever estate plan you choose. ...

Is letting your boss know of your injury within 30 days of it's onset, the SAME as filing a petition for WC benefits?

No. An employer's knowledge of a work-related injury is not the same as filing a petition for benefits (PFB). The PFB is a court filing. I...

My Mom passed 3 weeks ago. Dad passed 6 years prior. My sister had a Power of Attorney.

If you are concerned that one of your siblings is wasting estate assets, then coordinate with your brother and hire a probate attorney. The sooner...

What kind of Power of Attorney will I need to be able to sell my son's car while he is deployed ?

A durable limited power of attorney. You can get them at the Office Depot or just email me and I'll send you a form that you can try to customize...

I would like to know more to better answer your question. Why are you trying to get financing to buy a house? Do you have cash to put down? Are...

Is it illegal for a creditor to contact my neighbor and give them a message for me to call them

I hope that it is not legal; but I don't know. You want to look up the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Good luck. Dennis Phillips,...

Broward county foreclosure and loan modification

When I first started practicing, all I did was mortgage foreclosure defense. Some things may have changed since then; but I recommend trying to...

What legal judgements against you based on defaulted credit card loans can be made: garnished wages, repossession of cars, etc..

At mediation, you can try to negotiate for a reduced amount owed and/or for a payment plan. Only a judgment creditor can garnish wages and...

I am being transferred within my company to another state. How can I back out of my lease without penalty and loss of security ?

Start by informing the landlord of your situation and asking for help. The landlord just wants a hassle-free paying tenant; so you might help your...