Is it illegal in the state of Florida to trademark or inc a business name that already exist if that business is not registered?

Ethics issues aside, it is "legal" to incorporate or trademark a name that is not otherwise incorporated or trademarked. However, you may be...

It seems as if you have documented your attempts in writing. Assuming you have at least several documented written attempts to coordinate a hearing...

Is it legal for a trustee to hire a successor trustee to manage money intended for my medical health, but withold the funds?

This has red flags written all over it. The trustee is required by law to make distributions pursuant to the precise language of the trust...

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This simply means the date upon which money was first deposited into the trust account. This is because the trust technically does not exist, even...

What is my rights as his surviving spouse?

Although you provided a substantive background, more information is needed to accurately assess to whom the request passes. Furthermore the...

How much does a attorney charge for filing a non-original copy last will to the courthouse?

As long as you provide the document to the attorney, filing a non-original will would not necessarily require the attorney to incur additional time...

Do I need to set up a separate Trust instrument if I use the Last Will and Testament with Pet Trust vs. Will plus Pet Care Doc?

Based on your fact pattern, it appears that the "Will with the Pet Trust" option is what you are looking for, as that would necessarily create a...

Is it legal for the lawyer who prepared the will to use his wife as the notary?

Technically, it is not be "illegal" but it would certainly be grounds for revocation should that will be challenged in court if his wife had a...

This depends on the order of death and the precise language used to designate their father as a beneficiary. It is possible that if the wording...

There is, I believe, a real potential here for legal recourse. However, you should seek an attorney who is fluent in trust litigation, as opposed...