Who is responsible for my late father's individual debt?

The estate would be responsible for paying any individual debts your father had at his passing. Creditors can make a claim against the estate, but...

In Florida, the durable power of attorney goes into effect when it is signed. Florida no longer has the type of power of attorney that depends on...

This is in respect to my elderly parent and am looking for an attorney who specializes in elder law.

It sounds like your father may already be qualified for Florida Medicaid based on the information you have provided for his assets and income. As...

How long to wait or sufficient time has past With No Movement/or Action in/on an Estate to petition the court to name a New PR?

Based off of your comment to Ms. Saurez, since the PR has not been appointed yet because the judge is refusing to sign the Letters of...

Can the landlord raise your rent without sending a letter saying he or she will raise the rent is it is not in the contract

Generally the initial contract (lease) will provide guidance on whether the lease can be renewed following the initial lease period and whether the...

How long do I have to leave from where I am renting after the owner asks me to leave?

Why is the landlord asking you to leave? Have you failed to pay rent or violated the lease agreement in any way? The landlord will have to go...

Florida does not have filial laws. The children of a person who uses Medicaid benefits for nursing home care in Florida will not be expected to pay...

Is a final accounting a requirement in a trust before receiving your check?

You have the right to request a final accounting as a beneficiary of the trust. If there are any discrepancies in the final accounting, you (or...

Will changing her last name change anything as far as tax returns together, health insurance (she is on mine) is concerned?

Your wife will need to go through the court to get her last name legally changed. It will not cause any issues with the above mentioned items...

What can I do about my Wife failing to add me to a quit claim deed and identifying herself as a single woman in Florida?

This is something that should be worked out in the divorce proceedings. You will need to show that your mother giving her money for the home was...