How do i obtain small estate affadavit from court in FL - live in MD and brother died in FL in 2001.

How to proceed really depends on the amount of death benefit the insurance policy is going to pay. I am assuming that there wasn't any named...

Does my brother (the PR) have to provide accounting from before my mother's death?

I would consult with a local estate attorney as to what options you have. Typically the PR is the person that would investigate missing assets from...

Who is right? A judge said the PR can sell a house alone, but title company says all owners are required at closing.

If you are represented by another attorney please follow the advice of your attorney. If you are unhappy with your representation, you are free to...

A woman is going to give me power of attorney to three children and I need to know if we will need a lawyer.

I strongly encourage you to use a local attorney to draft the documents. Florida recently, Oct. 1, 2011, passed a new power of attorney statute. ...

What are the requirements for a valid holographic will in Florida? Are there limits to what amount or type of property you can

As the other attorney has stated, holographic Wills are not valid in Florida. The only exception in which FL will accept a holographic Will is if...

Is it against the law in Fl. to not file a will after a persons death? Is it a criminal offense to which the party can jailed?

Sorry for your loss. It is possible that your mother did not have a Will. If you are sure she had one, you can contact the attorney's office that...

My divorce dad died 1994. He left my older brother as personal representative in will. My brother refuses to give me my share.

More information is needed to properly address your question. I would suggest contacting a local estate attorney to discuss your options. Some...

How to Fire my Lawyer? I sent a letter for him to drop my case.

An attorney can be "fired" at any time, for any reason, as can a client. If there are proceedings in court, you will need approval of the judge...

Who pays to maintain the homestead while the probate case makes its way through court? What about sales prep costs?

A debit of the estate is repaid by estate assets. A Personal Representative (PR) is not personally responsible for any estate debit or cost. The PR...

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Securties and Fraudulent activity

It is difficult to answer your question without reading the trust documents. Many trust have their own tax identification number. It is also...