No, not unless the joint tenancy was re-established AFTER your divorce final judgment. Or she left it to you in her will, or the divorce final...

There is no reason this should be hard, hire an attorney to open a probate. Find one who commits to doing that.

I agree with Attorney Holcombe, hire a divorce lawyer. Get an order of protection. Don't keep going back there. Your husband sounds dangerous...

I disagree with Attorney Rosenblatt, who I normally agree with. I do not think charging the statutory fee in a probate case that includes the...

I agree with Attorney Gunthert, but would add the following. You can petition to open a probate and be personal representative with the consent of...

Realtors help you buy and sell property. They do not do closings. In Florida, in every county except the one you are in, the Buyer's side is more...

There is a Florida statute with a presumed reasonable fee structure. For an inventory of $28,000 assets the fee is $1,500. In the case you...

Try sending a letter to her office saying you heard she died and asking who is taking over her practice. And/or contact the Florida Bar and see if...

I am sorry for your loss of your mother. It is a lot of trouble. You don't want to pay an attorney to open an estate if the only asset is the...

Your question is beyond the scope of an on-line forum. You need an attorney to review the Trust and you need to be able to explain, in detail,...