I am looking at a house that is under contract but there is no deposit can make a other offer with a deposit and a aproved loan

There is no legal obstacle that I am aware of that would prevent you from making an offer. The question is whether or not the offer will be...

Is there a florida statute requiring that an estate remain open as long as there is pending litigation

If you are already working with an attorney, I would recommend asking your question directly. The short answer is a judge will not allow an estate...

What powers or responsibilities are involved with a power of attorney for an incarcerated individual

Due to the change in Florida law regarding POA, I would strongly recommend they work an attorney. If there are funds available in your son's...

My mother had dememtia for the last 3 years before she passed away 2 weeks ago. Her lawyer refused to give my broher and me any

As the other attorneys have stated, you should be notified by the attorney that a probate has been opened. You can always check the the county...

If i feel unsafe in my home due to a leaky a/c unit, termite presence ,and electrical issues would i be legaly bound to my leas

I agree with the other attorney that you could withhold rent, however you must first notify the landlord in writing as to what the issues are and...

Hi, If you are chosen to be the executor of an estate , are you to be contacted, even if a living spouse is still around, and if

There may have not been a need for probate if the spouse is still living. Any assets that were owned jointly pass to the surviving owner. Any...

Should she still set up a living trust?

From what you stated above, your mother's assets will avoid probate and there is no need for a trust. That being said, if you are concerned about...

Without reviewing all of the documents, including the insurance contract, it is difficult to provided a direct answer. Florida, in October of 2011,...

My mother just passed away,and two days later my sister started passing out the small amount of money to the grand kids, can she

I would speak with your sister before jumping to any conclusions. If your sister was a joint holder on a bank account, technically, the money...

If we hire an attorney can we bypass the Trustee and get my daughter's Trust information from the financial institution?

Your daughter can attempt to get the information from the financial institution. If she wants you to help, she will have to authorize the...

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