I am curious about a trust account and regulations

Without reading the Trust document an attorney will not be able to provide guidance on this matter. I will caution you about taking action without...

I need help from a lawyer to help get copy of my deceased mothers will, and then determine our next step.

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds as if your mother was a CA resident. If so, it would be best if you worked with a CA attorney. A FL could...

Are POD bank accounts stated in a Living trust agreement ?

The attorney or the Personal Representative of the estate should have informed you which bank the account was located. There is no reason for a POD...

A Power of Attorney (POA) is typically used to manage financial decisions such as accessing bank or brokerage accounts. It is also used to give...

In FL when is the 30% elective share for surviving spouse calculated; are probate costs taken from that share also (pro rata)?

I am sorry for your loss. There is an entire statute regarding elective shares starting with 732.201, I provided a link. It doesn't sound as if...

Two days after my 89 year old mom got out of the hospital, my sister got her to drop me as executor & put herself in my place.

An attorney is under no obligation to verify reasons for changes to an estate plan. They are however, under an obligation to evaluate competency if...

Am I able to recover the money out of my account that was taken by Greater Lakes Financial-a student loan servicing agency?

I would start by calling Great Lakes to inquire about the withdrawal. It may have been due to a system error and they will return the money. If the...

Can I have a power of attorney checked out since my mother has died

Sorry for your loss. I am not really sure what you mean by "checked out". A Power of Attorney is only valid while a person is living. If you...

Power of attorney rights

A Power of Attorney is a legal document authorizing an individual (the agent) to act on a person's (the principal) behalf. Without the document one...

Selected as the best answer

I live in the state of florida and my mother has died I would like to go over and get the car and title

I am sorry for your loss. A car is considered exempt property and as such is not subject to creditors claims and does not pass through probate. If...