Do I need a probate Atty and if so how much can I expect to pay?

I am so sorry for your loss and inconvenience. Any time a person is told to go through the courts to obtain ownership of a deceased person's...

If will was created/filed in Fla and property and real estate is in another TX, does probate have to be file in both states?

Since the prior two attorneys gave you good information I will only add that this issue may have been avoided with a trust. Trusts (when properly...

This is one of those questions that cannot be correctly answered without a review of the deed, the deceased person's will, and the information...

I am beneficiary to probate estate domiciled in Florida PR refuses to open ancillary probate in CT any recourse?

I think I would begin with asking the court in Florida to require the PR to file the ancillary probate within a given period of time. While there...

Does a specific real estate power of attorney require witnesses?

Absolutely! The agent will be handling real estate. In addition to the requirements of the Florida POA statute, the document must meet the...

My husband died without a will, everything is in both our names. He had some credit cards in just his name. do i notify them?

To add to Mr. Lampert's statement- some unscrupulous collectors will call and say whatever they need to to get you to write a check for your...

How long does Probate take in Florida?

How unfortunate that you will have to do this! It is unusual for someone to have to probate an estate for their spouse. But, since the home was...

If there are signed copies of a will, but the original is missing ,can probate proceed

Florida law allows for a procedure to establish a lost or destroyed will. With a copy, it must be proved by a disinterested witness. Also, formal...

When a life estate is created in a will and the property is in a country club community,is the benefiary a member of the club?

Interesting question! I would think that, if it passes, the use of the membership should be mentioned in the deed. If not, check the association...

Who can serve as a property manager for property left to minors in a Will in the state of Florida?

The property manager should be a person you name as trustee. You can name a trustee for your entire trust or for handling the assets of people...