To qualify for my banks special mortgage refinancing program I have to take home out of living trust. How do I do this in Flor?

This is not an unusual demand from a bank. Even so, it is because they don't understand Florida law. They may accept the property in the trust...

In FL. can an executor finilize a will with out going to probate?

It all depends on the assets. If the decedent named people as beneficiaries or things were titled jointly, then those assets would pass without...

How do I go about setting up an estate for my late husband, to receive a check from workman's compensation .

First, was your husband a resident of New York or Florida? You need to set up the estate in the state of his residency. If Florida, you will...

I have power of attorney for a relative. I didnt use some of the money on her behalf. Can i get arrested, although i have p.o.a.

A person holding a power of attorney has a legal duty to use the money for the person who granted that authority. Using it for personal reasons...

First contact with a potential new attorney

I would think your experience is due to the size of the firm you are choosing. There are many highly qualified attorneys in small and solo...

Should I file the will in probate if my sister has taken all the money out of Mom's account and there is only stock left ?

The holder of the original will is required to file it with the probate court. That does not mean that a full probate would be required. As to...

My mom had a stroke and has no living will or will and is now not mentally sane. What are our options as far as power of atty?

This is the very reason we encourage people to see their attorney and plan in advance. A power of attorney is an "advance directive." That means...

How can a person over the age of 70 get goverment assistance for live in home care?

The important thing to know is that help might be available. In Florida there are Medicaid programs available for limited at home assistance, but...

How can I protect my dad's limited assets from being gulped up by a retirement home?

Hi there. Many individuals are too difficult to care for at home. If you dad moves to a nursing home the total cost of his care will run between...

In a probate action, an executor has a duty to follow the directives set out in the will. In fact, in order to be appointed, the executor has to...