How much can an attorney charge when I (a layman) have been named as the Trustee administrator.

It sounds like you have two concerns: how much will the attorney be paid for helping to administer the trust and how much you are entitled to be...

Your question is exactly why a written partnership agreement is very recommended before beginning such an enterprise. The fact pattern above should...

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A person dies owning assets titled jointly with their spouse & wrongful death is filed, is probate required in Florida ?

I know this is frustrating and I extend my sincere condolences over what clearly was a tragic situation. Unfortunately, the attorney is correct....

Hi, as you already gathered from my colleagues, your fact scenario is too vague for any definitive answers to be provided. I am assuming that you...

Can a last will & testament be amended just to change co-executors from "and" to "or"?

First of all, Kudos of you (and your sibling) to think about these things beforehand. Most people think that having a will prevents probate;...

Can an inheritance to one of 4 children be distributed over time?

You provided an excellent situation for why estate planning is so important. Most people shy away from trusts, believing that trust instrument...

How much is spouse entitled to under elective share

I am happy to provide you with a general understanding, but the following is not a substitute for proper estate planning or administration of an...

To open a Estate acct for probate can the PR go to the bank & open it or does the court open the acct or

The Letters of Administration issued to the PR should also indicate which powers have been granted to the PR to determine if a court-ordered...

My wife passed away recently-l and we own a condo in both names in florida. if I want to sell it do I need to go thru probate

First of all, my sincere condolences over the loss of your wife. Questions such as yours are why attorneys often suggest meeting with an estate...

WHAT DOES A LIVING WILL DO FOR ME & MY FAMILY, AND DOES IT SUPERSEDE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS (EX. OLD WILL, DEEDS TO HOMES ETC

Perhaps you are confusing the terms Last Will and Testament from a Living Will with a Health Care Surrogate Appointment? If so, you might also wish...