My sister and I have the same attorney and I want a copy of the bills.

I agree with Attorney Marraffino. I don't understand why you both can't be billed.

Please clarify this for me once and for all

In a wrongful death action the Plaintiff is Estate. The Plaintiff's attorney represents the Personal Representative of the Estate. I have seen...

Who disburses funds to heirs upon sale of decedents home?

If probate has been completed I am assuming the home is in the name of the heirs and they will receive the proceeds. If probate has not been...

Husband died without a will and no money, no insurance. His estate was under $1000. He died in Florida

I believe you are going to have to open an estate because I don't think you can settle the case until a personal representative is appointed.

How long after getting a lawyer experienced in summary administration does he/she get ball rolling to personal rep paperwork?

I think this is the third of your questions I have answered. If you are doing a summary administration then you are not appointed personal...

What forms in general are needed to become personal representative?

A Petition is required to be filed. You do not need to present your drivers license or social security card to the court.

General length of time to be appointed/sworn in as a personal representative after having submitted proper, correct forms?

An order is entered appointing the personal representative. Normally a month is a reasonable time frame, except when it isn't. Frequently the...

What do you do if your step parent gives you a 30 day notice that isn't signed by the legal guardian and is not notarized?

You can wait and see if they legally throw you out, or you can leave. I would leave.

I agree with Attorney Carrier, bad things happen when the Trustee does not do what he or she is supposed to. I also agree with Attorney Pippen...

So, if my father passed away in FL and has a second wife, the descendants are entitled to half of the estate. Does this include?

I am sorry for your loss of your father. If the house is jointly titled in the name of your father and his second wife it is not part of the 50%,...