Sister owed mother money. Am I entitled to half the amount that should have been paid.

First, let me say that I agree that as a practical matter, you might want to forget it. However, many loans between family members are demand...

What are the liabilities to the personal representative regarding unknown heirs?

A diligent search needs to be performed to locate all heirs. Further, if there is uncertainty, a Petition for Determination of Heirs should be...

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When a home has joint ownership can medicaid apply a lien against it if one person is put in a nursing home?

Assuming the home has been your Grandfather's Homestead and he intends to return to the home if he gets better, medicaid can not put a lien on the...

What are the penalties when a Personal Representative uses estate funds for personal use?

The personal representative can be removed as personal representative, required to pay back everything he took or it can be deducted from his...

Brother having Mother put his name as sole beneficiary on several large accounts one year before her death which was recent.

If your brother was active in procuring the account and having your mother name him, it is likely that the personal representative of the estate...

How can she get a check from the mortgage company with just her name on it?

You did not advise how much the check is for and the date the loss occurred. Assuming that the loss and the payment are both after the Husband's...

Does a revocable trust require filing and/or recording in a county court?

My firm handles probate and trust litigation. The average Trust litigation matter generates fees well in excess of $50,000.00 for each side...

As Trustee under Florida law, should I allow a beneficiary to stay in my deceased father's condo on vacation?

I agree with my colleagues that you should follow the advice of your attorney. Since your siblings are giving you a hard time for doing your job...

As Trustee under Florida law, should I allow a beneficiary to stay in my deceased father's condo on vacation?

I agree with my colleagues that you should follow the advice of your attorney. Since your siblings are giving you a hard time for doing your job...

Husband passed away and he and I were co-trustees on his trust. Am I now the sole trustee or are the successors co trustees?

The answer to your question lies in your Trust document. Nobody on this site can answer your question with any accuracy unless they read the Trust...