Questions answered by Mark Russell Lewis

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Do we need a real estate attorney?

Mark's answer | Answered on August 04, 2014

If you had a heart attack would you read a book? Go see a lawyer!

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I am going to buy a house with a financial windfall. Can I form a trust or something to mask that I own the house?

Mark's answer | Answered on August 04, 2014

You need to see an attorney. You will not solve this problem through this service. If you believe you can do your own heart by pass operation...

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If I file a will with the clerk of courts, does this constitute opening probate?

Mark's answer | Answered on August 04, 2014

you need to see an attorney. An attorney must represent a PR under the facts you have recited. GO SEE A LAWYER!!!!!!!

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Can I force my stepmom to file my late father's will with probate? He died 070214. I am listed as a beneficiary. Thanks

Mark's answer | Answered on August 04, 2014

She is required to file the will in Florida in the county where he was domiciled or owned property under FS Sec 732.901. She does not have to...

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How can I go about filing for a motion for hearing so that a judge can authorize that the estate is placed in my name.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

The other attorneys who have answered assumed you have an attorney. I did not see in your question that you do. If you do not have an attorney...

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Can a PR in Florida rent property from the Estate?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Consult your estate attorney. As an additional suggestion get a written appraisal from a realtor or other rental agent as to the fair market rent...

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Can I have properties put in my name prior to 90 days after notice to creditors was published?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

What kind of property is this? Homestead, residential, commercial. Are you the only beneficiary? First try to extend any existing insurance. ...

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I want to sale a house/land that is willed to me and solely me, no others to contest it. How do I get the property transferred

Mark's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

A will always has to be probated in Florida. I believe there are some states that allow it to be transferred but I am not sure and in any event...

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How do we get someone to sign a quit claim deed when it's been stipulated in a divorce settlement?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

Look at your Final Judgment. Some lawyers put a provision in the divorce decree that says she shall execute a QCD but if she does not the Final...

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Will a nursing home take all of my husband's social security if I can't take care of him at home any longer?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

You are entitled to a spousal allowance. Go see a lawyer to have him figure this out for you. Your home equity should be protected

Mark Russell Lewis's Answers (224)

Do we need a real estate attorney?

I am going to buy a house with a financial windfall. Can I form a trust or something to mask that I own the house?

If I file a will with the clerk of courts, does this constitute opening probate?

Can I force my stepmom to file my late father's will with probate? He died 070214. I am listed as a beneficiary. Thanks

How can I go about filing for a motion for hearing so that a judge can authorize that the estate is placed in my name.

Can a PR in Florida rent property from the Estate?

Can I have properties put in my name prior to 90 days after notice to creditors was published?

I want to sale a house/land that is willed to me and solely me, no others to contest it. How do I get the property transferred

How do we get someone to sign a quit claim deed when it's been stipulated in a divorce settlement?

Will a nursing home take all of my husband's social security if I can't take care of him at home any longer?