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I need a power of attorney to transfer my vehicle plates from IL to FL

Adam's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

You have posted a statement not a question. If you need to obtain FL plates, go to the FL DMV or see if the plates can be obtained online. If you...

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If an Agent no longer desires to be a Power of Attorney , could that Agent be replaced without the sick Principal's approval?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 28, 2013

Florida Statute 709.2118 discusses an Agent's resignation; the link is below. If there is a successor Agent named in the Power of Attorney, the...

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I have an elderly parent with property and would like to know how to put these properties in in her chidrens name

Adam's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

Yes, a homestead can be placed in a trust and trust assets will avoid probate. Contact an estate planning attorney to discuss you estate planning...

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How do I get my dads wife to file his will after he passed away and is transferring there home to her sons name legal?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

As the other attorneys have stated, you need to hire an estate/probate attorney. Once you file probate the wife may be motivated to file the will,...

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Could a daughter who is Eighteen years or older over ride a P.O.A if She believe the current POA isn't doing their job?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

It depends on whether or not your dad can legally sign a revocation and a new POA. If he is unable to sign, your only option is to apply for a...

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Never received my rental lease Agreement after several attempts over 4 monthes can I break the lease?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

You can break a lease so long as you do so in accordance with the terms of the lease. Since you don't have copy of the agreement, it is difficult...

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My mother is dying and has no will

Adam's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

I am sorry for your situation. In Florida, if someone dies without a will, assets pass via intestate succession; first to a spouse, then to...

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Is it significant if a will/trust is probated at the fake 'tax' residency? MD estate trustee knows fake hand chosen PR does not.

Adam's answer | Answered on May 13, 2013

Florida property has to go through Florida probate unless it is held in Trust. In order to claim a FL residence as "homestead" various criteria...

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Who's the best reputable, aggressive atty in FL with proven history of winning defamation/slander/libel/wrongful term. suits????

Adam's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Your question is not appropriate for this type of forum. Avvo is a forum where attorneys answer legal questions and provide guidance. If you would...

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If a checking acct and CD of a deceased parent 'with a will' has two siblings listed ITF . How is this handled at a large bank?

Adam's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

ITF designations are similar to POD or TOD bank accounts, they all pass outside of probate. To claim a ITF account, simply go to the bank and...

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I need a power of attorney to transfer my vehicle plates from IL to FL

If an Agent no longer desires to be a Power of Attorney , could that Agent be replaced without the sick Principal's approval?

I have an elderly parent with property and would like to know how to put these properties in in her chidrens name

How do I get my dads wife to file his will after he passed away and is transferring there home to her sons name legal?

Could a daughter who is Eighteen years or older over ride a P.O.A if She believe the current POA isn't doing their job?

Never received my rental lease Agreement after several attempts over 4 monthes can I break the lease?

My mother is dying and has no will

Is it significant if a will/trust is probated at the fake 'tax' residency? MD estate trustee knows fake hand chosen PR does not.

Who's the best reputable, aggressive atty in FL with proven history of winning defamation/slander/libel/wrongful term. suits????

If a checking acct and CD of a deceased parent 'with a will' has two siblings listed ITF . How is this handled at a large bank?