Is probate necessary for an estate worth about $25,000?

If the bank account is joint, as opposed to paid on death, it is already owned by the survivor, who can take the money out any time they want. ...

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My grandmother died no one owns the house now my aunt wants to change the locks and keep us in is this legal

Consult with a probate lawyer to learn where the house goes since your grandmother died with out a will. If you are entitled to receive a share...

My grandparents had a will in 1996 that divided property equally between my aunt and sister. Does a life estate negate this?

Attorney Santaella has given you a good answer. I strongly recommend your sister consult with a probate attorney to explain, in person, how this...

In NJ, does turning 18 terminate visitation rights?

Re-post this as a New Jersey question. In Florida when you turn 18 you are an adult and no one can force you to go to visitation anymore.

If you are taking the presumed reasonable fee under the statute it is the same as the attorney's fee and the percentage is calculated from the...

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How to stop embezzling money from 82 year old parents from a child.

If an adult child is stealing from his or her elderly parents you can call the DCF elder abuse hotline. Exploitation of the elderly is a crime.

What do I do after receiving my ex wifes answer to petition to modify parenting plan?

Request a trial date. When the court gives you a trial date I assume they will also order you to mediation.

Here is a question for Florida probate attorneys

If I represented the Personal Representative I would encourage this behavior. If there is nothing preventing it, I encourage the Personal...

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Question on formal probate accounting

A beneficiary has the right to a formal accounting. The formal accounting is done near the conclusion of the estate. My clients would have paid...

Ill have my AA in Dec, what should I take for my BA. I want to b a environmental lawyer.

I think you should take what you like. I am sure you can find a place to use it in what you do. I got my degree in political science because I...