My wife's father passed away intestate but survived by her mother. He had an older separate life insurance policy worth $3k.

It could qualify for either the summary or the disposition without administration as long as final arrangements and final medical expenses reach...

Must I use a lawyer for probate where there is no money involved, property valued at under $77k, and some credit card debt?

No, you are not required to use a lawyer. But, few people can easily navigate the system without one. A friend of mine was one of a few I know...

In Florida, once a probate has been established you need to publish notice to creditors and send notice to known creditors. If there is a question...

How do I find out if my father who died two years ago in Holland, MI had a will or probate?

You can also file a "caveat" as a creditor in the court in the county where your father lived. You can do this even if no estate has been...

Making false statements to get a Florida RESTRAINING ORDER....Widowed Mom died..Sister knew I was supossed to get her $$ &. HOME

You would need to find an attorney with knowledge in multiple areas of law.

What governmental benefits can you qualify for with a special needs trust?

As stated earlier, the kinds of government benefits are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. The special needs trust can protect...

I received a letter from the court at the alf where my mother was residing, why?

The court may not have your or your mother's new address. You should be able to call the clerk's office, report the new address and ask them to...

How did a power of attorney have to be executed prior to the new law?

For real estate circumstances it was required that it have two witnesses and a notary. Really the new execution requirement was mostly a...

Deceased husband's debt prior to and one after our marriage.

You do not owe them anything for your deceased husband's debts unless you signed an agreement with them. While some creditors are decent and...

Florida intestate estates and creditors

The question is not clear as to whether you are concerned about the amount of the rental bill or the property in the storage unit. The 3 month...