Should I respond to a certified letter requesting debt payment from deceased Mom?

Since you are the personal representative, I assume you have an attorney helping you through the probate process. This question really should be...

My girlfriend of 10 years is in a memory care facility. Her daughter won't allow me or any of her friends any contact with her.

Without more information, it's hard to say. If, for instance, she has had certain rights removed and delegated to a guardian - such as the right...

Can a 90 year old widowed woman break a lease because she can no longer live alone?

While the law goes out of its way to protect seniors from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, I'm not aware of any provision that would allow a...

DO I have a break in title?

Assuming your grandfather is the one who has recently died, and that the house you're referring to was owned by him, then the answer turns on...

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Do I need a lawyer for probate court for a will?

The only way to protect your rights is to hire a probate attorney to find out what's going on and advocate on your behalf. While it's possible...

How do I sell my land my mom left me with out paying a probate lawyer money to file the paperwork

Regarding probate, it isn't an optional process. If a person dies owning assets solely in his or her name, with no prearranged mechanism to...

In short, no, a person who has been convicted of a felony may not serve as a personal representative under Florida law. Based on the complexity of...

How much is my sister compensated if she is executor of our moms estate?

Of course, no attorney can provide accurate advice without actually reading the will. However, it may be helpful to point out that a personal...

I recommend contacting your attorney to determine what property, if any, comprises your wife's probate estate. If all property was owned jointly...

What will happen if I do not sign off on my grandmothers estate on behalf of my deceased father?

I'm a little puzzled about your comment that your grandmother "left [your] uncle as beneficiary." With "nothing in writing," there was no will or...