Two things immediately jumped to mind when I read your fact pattern. First, did your stepmother adopt you? I don't know how long ago they got...

We are one of the beneficiaries of a trust from Boca Raton, FL. We have been getting a runaround as to when funds will be

You can review Florida Statutes Chapter 736 to get you familiar with Florida trust law. If the trust is revocable, then your rights as...

Does your legal name have to be used in probating an estate or can a nick name be used?

I assume that you are not the decedent in the probate matter; so I'm not sure what you're asking. If you are named in the will, then you simply...

Seven months after grandmothers death her estate still hasn't been put into probate, what can I do?

Whom does the will nominate as Personal Representative (known as "executor" or "executrix" in other states)? That person should hire a probate...

Exculpatory clauses in DPOA in Florida? How much weight is given to them?

I'm not sure what you're saying that the attorney-in-fact did or didn't do or why he/she obtained a judgment against YOU. An attorney-in-fact has...

My 12 yr olds mother died almost 2 yrs ago. I have found out recent info that her mothers mom has hidden a life insurance policy

My quick thoughts: Do you know who the insurer is? If not, then (assuming that you are the child's legal guardian), you have the daunting task of...

How is property divided upon divorce in Florida differ from that in a community property state? What is it called in Florida?

We call it Equitable Distribution. Here's a link to give you a little more info: ...

I plan on marrying soon, but my fiance has a $300,000 judgment against her. If married, can my wages be taken to satisfy debt?

It's not your debt; so it's not your resonsibility to satisfy it. BUT... you need to be prepared that a creditor may seek to execute on a judgment...

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Is probate necessary in this case?

Assuming no surviving spouse and assuming that the car meets the definition in Fla Stat 732.402 (here's the link: ...

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Public Storage liable for anything?

Boy, it's sure seems odd that there were several thefts during the week that the cameras were down. Sounds like an inside job. The answer to...