What can I do if no documents are available to prove my Dad wanted his house sold to leave an inheritance for his kids?

While you say your brother had the "power" it sounds as though your dad might have deeded the property over to your brother via either a life...

Uncles dies weeks before executing living trust and will...can it be used?

Florida law is very strict in this kind of situation. A will must be validly executed in order for it to be followed. It is not sufficient to...

FL probate and estate planning laws, procedure for contesting a Will

Florida law provides protection to the estate or family of only certain deceased beneficiaries, not all. It would be well worth it to have a...

Legal question about elder care responsibilites

If your grandmother does not have an ownership interest in your home and you did not have a contract for the living arrangement, then you do not...

That is a very long time for an estate to be in probate. Though you are named as a beneficiary, you are not required to remain so. You can...

Can a brother seek guardianship of minor 14 year old sister

When we consider guardianship of a minor we look at two sides of the individual, the person (their residence, medical and social circumstances) and...

Medicaid planning florida state trust laws

Florida homestead can a wonderful thing! It also can be quite confusing. Whether a homestead can remain in a trust or must be titled in the...

Procedure for getting a power of attorney in florida state

Basically, no, his daughter cannot. The only person that can give a power of attorney or health care surrogate to someone is the individual. ...

Under FL estate planning laws, does a Will have to be notarized by the court, can a Will be filed after creator died

Florida law states that the custodian of an original will must deposit it with the clerk of court having venue (authority to oversee the case)...

Life insurance policy, failure to update beneficiary, FL state law

Your problem is the very reason people are wise to retain all proof of beneficiary changes. Insurance companies have many changes in employees...