This really has a lot to do with the law of the state where the person is. But for Florida people, a POA does not allow gifts unless it...

My mother died 6 yrs ago and i know she had a big lawsuit. How do I check up on the case?

To clarify a little: There are potentially 2 county's records that are in play here. The county where your mom died (she was domiciled) and her...

Am i misunderstanding wills and trusts?

As stated above you are only entitled to a copy of the trust if you are a qualified beneficiary. Those are defined in the Florida Trust Code...

While the Florida bar says keep for 6 years I have mine for the last 20 years or more

Is Probate necessary to transfer Time Share property as outlined in a Will?

Timeshares are real estate and as such subject have to be probated here in the state of Florida. If your stepmother survived your father then she...

How long does Probate take in Florida?

If your husband died two years or more ago you can probably do a summary administration for that asset, i.e., the house in Florida. A summary...

My husband died without a will, everything is in both our names. He had some credit cards in just his name. do i notify them?

Since the credit cards were just in his name you're not obligated to notify them, however it won't probably simplify your life if you do send them...

Can state of FL seize my mothers assets if she is put in a nursing home? My name is on the account also.

The state of Florida does not seize assets when your mother goes in the nursing home. The loss of these types of assets is due to the fact that...

My mother is in a nursing facility in Daytona Beach. She doesnt have a power of atty. Can i be added

Effective October 1, 2011, the state of Florida changed the laws dealing with powers of attorney executed here in the state of Florida. Two of the...

A husband and wife own a rental house as tenants in common. can either spouse sell their half of the property?

Yes a co-tenant can sell his 1/2 interest but in order to sell you have to find a buyer and I can't imagine anyone giving the selling cotenant the...