Why does one need to sign a Petition to determine Homestead?

Homestead property is a strange animal in Florida. It is very confusing to everyone, including many attorneys who do not do extensive work in...

Do I have to pay to replace my landlord's fridge?

This cannot be fully answered, without reviewing the terms of your lease. Generally, ordinary wear and tear (which will occur over the term of a...

Is this the correct way to obtain court recordings of a hearing?

In the absence of hiring a court reporter, most cases are not recorded by the court. If you were involved in a case that was recorded, you can...

Can my landlord do this?

If you vacated the premises and are not using the unit at all, (your narrative didn't say if you turned in your keys), you have probably have given...

As the beneficiary, do I need to tell my attorney about assets that don't necessarily need to go through probate?

While we normally want to know about all assets, when working on an estate, bank accounts that are payable on death, are not part of the estate and...

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How do I legally sell/ transfer a property lot in Florida if a family member is deceased?

Something is missing from your narrative. You will need to sit down with an attorney, have the paperwork reviewed and obtain an opinion as to what...

Ex husband has died. We have a 19 yr old, He is designated as person to handle his estate 19 wants me to handle this. How can I?

You will need to review this with an attorney, but if your son is the only person who will inherit, he can both waive his right and priority to...

Dissolution with a DVI in place. Looking for cases to reference...

Heather and Christopher are correct. If you have reached the point of needing to cite case law, (and particularly if the other side is represented...

In Florida, is there any way for the surviving spouse to avoid probate if the deceased person's estate is only about $4500?

At this point, it would be best for you to take the time to sit down with a probate attorney and review the actual facts, including the amounts of...

You should consult a lawyer, but most likely if your mother didn't enter into some type of agreement with your mother to provide for rights for her...