In the situation you described, the real property would not be considered to be protected homestead and it would have to be administered within the...

Hi. If you read the rest of the subsection of the statute (pasted below), then it should make more sense. Also, based on your representation of the...

Agree with the above Attorney Response. Also, you can gift $17,000 to a spouse of a person as well - if you so desire.

For a Florida Estate: If the Personal Representative is not closely enough related to the Decedent, then the Personal Representative must be a...

If there is a mortgage on the property and if you are claiming FL as your homestead, then it could be hard. If there is no mortgage, then there...

Have your mother contact an estate planning attorney in FL to prepare an Enhanced Life Estate Deed (also known as a Lady Bird Deed or a Transfer...

It depends on the very specific language that is contained in the deed. You should show it to an attorney to get the correct answer.

You very well might be able to. You should take the Will to a probate attorney who can examine it and then said attorney can also check property...

In this fact pattern, your mother is actually the sole beneficiary of your brother’s Estate under FL law. You or your mother would have to contact...

There are deeds that can be drafted, executed, and recorded to change things to her wishes, but I advise that she consult with an Elder Law...