Do I need to file a will in probate court?

Your father's Will "nominated" you as Personal Representative. If there are assets in your father's sole name alone which need to be distributed,...

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How to remove persons from a home after the death of the owner in Indianapolis< Indiana

If your brother was an Indiana resident at his passing, then Indiana Law will govern. If he had passed away a Florida resident, you would have...

A party cannot use his/her own wrongdoing as a means to terminate a lease.

CAN I UNDO A QUIT CLAIM DEED??? BY GOING TO AN ATTORYNEY??

If you signed your interest over to your siblings (without duress or undue influence which it sounds like from your fact pattern), unfortunately...

My father passed in 2007, in Sarasota Fla. I was not notified of the reading of the will, which I recently found out is illegal

"Reading of a Will" is a creature of television and movies. You would have no right to be notified that your father even had a Last Will and...

In Florida - Can I go thru Pro bait without an attorney

At least in Palm Beach County, I have never seen a non-attorney open formal administration (if the estate is over $75,000). I wholeheartedly...

The beneficiary designation form that your father filled out with the particular banking institution may govern. Most banks that I have dealt with...

Florida homestead question

One owner in a "right of survivorship" owner situation may apply for and obtain the entire homestead exemption if s/he can prove that it is his/her...

Without a Last Will and Testament from him, Florida Statutes will govern the distribution of his assets. Unfortunately, only spouses and blood...

My sister wants my 80 year old Mom w 850,000 estate to build onto her place and live in her house.Sister wants total control.

Unfortunately, if your mother has full mental capacity and is either allowing your sister to take or possibly even giving her money -- that is her...