I have a sister who is insisting that a worker receive half of a business that was left to family after my mother/owner passed

Unless there is a subsequent will or something to show the will is invalid it will likely govern.

Tax collected by landlord, no taxes paid to state.

Florida has a rewards program that allows Taxpayers who act inappropriately with state funds. If you report the individual you may be entitled to...

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My aunt died and one of the executors, her sister, has taken all non financial assets ( jewelry, furniture, antiques, etc.)

Florida law does not require all assets to be valued by qualified individuals. Many attorneys do so in an effort to eliminate this issue. If you...

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I live in the state of florida and my mother has died I would like to go over and get the car and title

If the assets are less than $75,000 you can file for a summary administration. This is a fairly quick and inexpensive process. If you elect not...

Will we have to go thru probate?

It is advisable to go through probate because this will cut off any creditor's rights from 2 years to 3 months. If that is the only asset, a...

Quit working in 2008. That was the last time I had a paycheck. Have not filed taxes since. I am married and live off of husband

It sounds like you have income and you should be filing a return. Do you and your husband file jointly?

Depending on the value of the assets summary administration may be an option which could be faster and cheaper. This should be affordable (4k or...

After the death of my spouse what papers do I need to file to have our joint assets changed to my name alone?

A death certificate should suffice for most property. If there are other other assets not held jointly, you may need to do an estate administration

Although I live in California, I am executor of a $250,000 estate in Florida. What are the most cost effective next steps?

First off, are you related to the deceased? Under Florida law, if you are a non-Florida resident you must be related to the decedent to serve as...

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