How do I inform creditors that my mother is deceased and that she had no money to pay her creditors?

I wouldn't respond to them at all. I have seen them try to start collecting from relatives, though you have no liability. I would ignore them.

What are some tactics to use against covert aggressive people?

I like this question. I was at a seminar yesterday where this question was asked of 3 judges. Two of the gave great answers. First, if you are...

I do not understand why a $20,000 estate would consume $17,900 in fees. I find that unbelievable and wonder if there were satisfactions of clams,...

My mother passed away two years ago she gave me money as a gift before she died to pay off my house.

I don't know if you owe her anything or not. Whether you feel you owe the Estate anything is different from whether the Personal Representative,...

Mother passed away. We cannot find a will or POA. How would we go about probate? What are our options?

I am so sorry for your loss, and agree with both other attorneys. In the absence of a Will, Florida Statutes provide for distribution of the...

Should heirs contribute money to an insolvent estate to pay the bills for the house.

There are reasons why people sometimes probate insolvent estates, but without knowing a lot more facts I can't tell you why this estate is being...

Probate rights of birth children who parent did not know about until the child was an adult?

You can write a will for the two adult children you raised. I agree with Attorney Bertrand that if the third child was adopted he or she is no...

Can I claim the elective share under Florida law without the need of a personal representative?

You cannot claim an elective share from an estate until a probate is opened.

My husband died in 2007 in Florida he did not have a will can our only son age 34 take part of my home . i have remarried

I agree with Attorneys Wintter and Johnson. Since you are concerned about your adult son and remarriage I strongly suggest you consult with an...

A renunciation generally means you renounced (gave up) your share, as opposed to a waiver allowing your brother and/or sister to be personal...