Mom took my inheritance. She isn't the trustee or the executor of the will. What is my first step to reclaim inheritance?

You should meet with an attorney immediately to discuss your options and whether it is worth pursuing.

How long (approximately) is a property conveyed either through probate or by intestacy? The property is here in Lakeland, Fl

In Florida you can file a Caveat which would require that you are notified if an estate is opened for your friend. You should talk to a Florida...

If my mom lived in her home at the time of her death but was the only one on the deed can creditors make claims against it?

It sounds as if the property was your mother's homestead and thus would be exempt from claims of her creditors with the exceptions as noted by...

Mothers husband died. He has grown kids but no will. His business and properties in trusts not naming her. File elective share?

Yes, your mother may want to seriously consider filing an elective share. The elective estate includes those assets held in certain types of...

Theft by a trustee from a trust; how to proceed..

Was the uncle also the named Trustee of the trust? If so, then your niece also has a case for a breach of trust action against the Trustee. Under...

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What is a reasonable compensation for being executor of an estate which is in a trust? The value of the estate is approx 400k

If you are referencing a trust, then under Florida law you are entitled to reasonable compensation. If you are referencing an estate, then you are...

How do I find out what happened to money my grandfather left me in a trust?

I agree with the advice you were given in this thread but you may also want to try and track down the income tax returns (1041) filed on behalf of...

My question is in relation to a large distribution of will that has obtained probate. Is is possible for solicitors to finialise

Attorney Quinn has given you good advice. Partial distributions are certainly permitted in Florida and can be made under many different...

Do i need a durable power of attorney or a medical surrogate?

I absolutely think you should each sign a durable power of attorney, health care surrogate designation and a living will. Without these documents...

Do estate funds go towards HELOC when there is another owner on deed?

You do not assume the loan just because you are now the sole owner. With that being said, if the bank is not paid, they can foreclose on the...