My mother died in 2008 she had no assets and no probate was filed?

If there are no assets that need to go through probate, then no.

I’ve retained an attorney in the county I currently live in, if I move can she still represent me?

Attorneys are licensed by State, not county. So, if the attorney is a member of the Florida State Bar and in good standing to practice in the State...

Mtg and deed in my dad’s name. I pay the mtg and he doesn’t claim H/E. Can I be added to the deed to claim Homestead Exemption?

If your father is on the deed and you are not, he would need to execute a deed to have you added.

If a beneficiary on a will is a joint account holder with the decedent ,but there is no stipulation in the will about the accoun

The joint account will take precedence, meaning if you are on the joint account, the money in that account is yours. Only property subject to...

Can a inhertance be used to pay back a student loan?

I agree with the other attorneys who answered this question. However, is there more to this question than is here?

Is there somewhere in St. Petersburg, Florida where I can get a will completed without cost?

I am glad that you are thinking of your future and understand the importance of having a will and power of attorney (durable power of attorney). I...

Ownership of the house is dictated by the title. If your mother is the only one on the title and the house is not in a trust, it will need to go...

Do I need a quit claim deed or a warranty deed?

Your mother should consult with a probate attorney so he/she can gather all the necessary facts to inspect the title to the house. It depends on...

In the past I gifted my mom the deeds to two properties thru quick claim? she just recently died without a will.

Unless the deed was executed with a Life Estate provision or you were on the deed with her, the properties will need to go through probate...

Why did my lawyer initiate a summary administration?

Your lawyer is in the best situation to answer your question since there could be other issues. Living Trusts do not always avoid probate 100% of...