How to handle probate while PR living overseas ?

My condolences on your family's loss. Because your brother passed without a will his estate is intestate (without a will). In an intestate estate,...

In Florida, can you put a minor's inheritance into a restricted account to avoid yearly conservatorship paperwork?

In Florida, what you are describing is called Simplified Accounting. It must be petitioned for and if the account only incurs service charges,...

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Annuity expires/matures before the beneficiaries turn 18 so what happens to the annuity? Who manages the money once it matures?

You and your brother will likely need to be appointed by the court as your children's guardian until they reach age 18. The insurance company...

My brother and I are seeking physical and property guardianship of our father. He is 88 years old and requires constant care.

Yes, you will need a guardianship attorney's help. If your father has capacity, you may petition for a voluntary guardianship of his property. If...

I would like help with applying for MEDICAID

Florida's Medicaid rules are complicated without the complications of a Reverse Mortgage. Without knowing more about your situation, your question...

Irrevocable trust terminated

Disputes between trustees and beneficiaries are not uncommon. If you believe your sister is not acting in your best interest, it is advisable to...

I need changes to a simple will.

It is not always necessary to update an out of state will. If the NY will has the proper language, it will be easily accepted by a Florida court....

I am owed some money by the state of Fl bureau of unclaimed property. This money is under my name

You are not required to hire a lawyer to claim unclaimed property. You may make a claim online at www.fltreasurehunt.org. According to this...

Can i be the guardian for my father inlaw if my wife is his Trusie

If your father-in-law had the capacity to change or update his trust, then he is not likely a good candidate for a guardianship. Guardianship is...

Reopening a closed estate valued over 75,000 dollars in florida

I agree with the previous answers with one exception; if the grandfather has been deceased for more than two years it should meet the requirements...