First, condolences over the passing of your mother and sister. Second, your frustration is definitely understandable as your mother intended all...

What document do you have to generate to protect your child and be able to assign guardians?

YAY!!! This is an absolutely wonderful question since many parents likely share your concerns, but few take the necessary steps to ensure their...

Does beneficiaries take precedence over a will in Florida?

First, Kudos to you for thinking about your estate plan before issues arise. Yes, if you appoint beneficiaries to life insurance, mutual funds, and...

It is hard enough to know your mom is dying without worrying about these type of issues, although it is a common occurrence in families. A Power of...

I understand your frustration. Fortunately for you, probate requires public disclosure. You should visit the closest courthouse in the County in...

Great questions and kudos to you for thinking of addressing these issues beforehand. There are a multitude of ways to draft your documents to...

My mom passed away in June. Her husband and herself signed a lease in May. Is he still responsible for the lease?

My condolences over your mother's passing. As for the lease, the specific terms should be reviewed. If the boyfriend co-signed it, then most...

Can a daughter do this to her mother, just because she wants her mother to live in the county she lives in?

To ensure that you receive specific responsess to your inquiry, I changed the area of practice from probate to guardianship. Wishing you good luck...

A settlement payment has been issued my attorney wants me to sign a POA.

Unfortunately, this is one of those times where you really need to have the specific document reviewed by an attorney before any type of advice can...

Florida does not allow real estate to be transferred with transfer-on-death deeds. As you indicated, there is a type of deed available in Florida...