The term "incapacitated" has a very specific legal meaning, so we need to be clear about how you're using the term. Has the person been judicially...

Can petitioner for intestate summary administration & homestead status proceed, ignoring will directing another as per. rep.

One of the primary purposes of the joinder, waiver, and consent form is to enable a beneficiary to consent to the relief sought in the petition. ...

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Filing a will and lawyers

Given the relatively small value of the estate, it may qualify for "disposition without administration" which would eliminate the need for an...

What should I take and what can I expect at the initial hearing of probate court?

Florida Probate Rule 5.030: "Every guardian and every personal representative, unless the personal representative remains the sole interested...

What happens to ownership of my house after 2 other co-signers die?

As my colleagues have indicated, the language on the deed will determine what happens. You likely own the property as tenants in common, or as...

Grounds to remove the personal representative of the Estate?

Removing your brother as PR will not be an easy undertaking, as it would likely require a showing of some breach of his fiduciary duty. Generally,...

Is Probate Court really a have to?

From the facts given, it's not clear to me who died, or what assets are part of the estate. Are you the only beneficiary? If so, you MAY be able...

My grandmother passed away with no will and she has 3 surviving children my 2 aunts and uncle.

Assuming your grandmother left no property other than her vehicle, an exempt asset, and personal property worth less than the amount of her last...

Can I make in Fl. a small estate affidavit in order to collect the life insurance for my aunt?

Generally, when a person purchases life insurance, they name one or more beneficiaries to be paid at their death. This insurance policy acts as a...

How do I file a Summary of Administration and complete Probate court without an attorney in the state of Florida?

To be clear, holographic wills are handwritten AND signed only by the testator. Therefore, holographic wills are not invalid because they're...