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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 28, 2018

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...

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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 27, 2018

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

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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

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....

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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 12, 2018

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...

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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 09, 2018

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...

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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?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2018

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...

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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2018

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...

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

Alan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2018

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...

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Can I use my father's NY Separation Agreement in his probate being done in FL?

Alan's answer | Answered on February 06, 2018

I RECOMMEND YOU SEE A PROBATE ATTORNEY . AN ATTORNEY WILL HAVE TO SEE THE SEPERATION AGREEMENT TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION. A POST NUPTUAL AGREEMENT...

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Where can I get my will notarized inMiami Gardens,fl.33056?It was prepared by legal zoom.

Alan's answer | Answered on January 23, 2018

For a will to be valid in Florida, you must have 2 witnesses. A notary public is not required. However it is a better practice to have 2...

Alan Marc Gross's Answers (399)

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Can I use my father's NY Separation Agreement in his probate being done in FL?

Where can I get my will notarized inMiami Gardens,fl.33056?It was prepared by legal zoom.