I MUST DISAGEE WITH MY COLLEAGUES. YES THE BANK WILL RELEASE THE FUNDS TO YOU IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE ACCOUNT. SOME TIMES A PERSONS NAME IS PUT ON...

Does a last will in Florida needs to be file in court ?

A will in Florida does not get filed with the probate court until the testator/testatrix passes away. if your mom has dementia it is...

My mother passed away Feb 7th 2018 I don't know if she left a will how do i find out?

You may contact the local bar association. If they have a monthly newsletter, you can take out an ad asking if anyone has drafted a will for...

Is there a simple way to ask the court to appoint a court appointed representative for in a state that has for trustees?

The trust controls. Are the four trustees all going to decline? Does the trust allow the trustee's or beneficiaries to appoint a successor...

How can I find out if my father had a will?

You have several options. You can commence probate as if your father died intestate (without a will). If there is a will, its likely to surface....

CORRECTION TO A REAL PROPERTY DEED IN A LAND TRUST? Edit

IT IS UNCLEAR WHAT YOU ARE ASKING. DO YOU HAVE A REVOCABLE TRUST OR AN IRREVOCABLE TRUST? IF REVOCABLE, THEN SIMPLY AMEND THE TRUST AND CHANGE OR...

What next steps do you suggest in order to be allowed to empty the apartment and start desinfection , cleaning and painting ?

SINCE THE FAMILY WON'T COMMENCE PROBATE, YOU CAN OPEN A PROBATE AND ASK THE COURT TO APPOINT A CURATOR. THEN YOU SERVE THE EVICTION PAPERS ON THE...

If I own money and have a Florida home which is protected from my creditor, what happens if I sell this house? or if I die?

A creditor cannot place a lien against a Florida residents homestead. As long as it remains your homestead until your death, a creditor can't...

Is Homestead Protection (not the tax exemption) automatic in Florida? (A will and trust administration question)

I agree with the other attorneys. Creditors will need to be paid only if there are other nonexempt assets in the estate or her trust. the statue...

What is the penalty to a named PR, for not submitting an original will? It's been 6 years so far.

IN ADDITION TO THE RECOVERY OF ATTONEY FEES, IN FLORIDA, IF YOU LOOSE OUT OF AN INHERITANCE BECAUSE THE WILL WAS NOT FILED THE PERSON IN POSSESSION...