If my father-in-law cashes in his CD and gives the money to me, will I later have to give it back if he goes into a nursing home

A gift could delay his right for medicaid payments. Meet with an elder law attorney to discuss ways to transfer the money or move to an exempt...

Concerned about probate.

No time limit but want to do as soon as possible.

Is family law, estate planning, and probate law the same is there a way to find out if a lawyer has ever represented a probate

In addition to the posted answers-You can check the Florida Bar website to she if she is an attorney in good standing with the State.

I am a beneficiary for an elderly friend's home. There is a mortgage & no mortgage insurance. Upon his death, would I be

You would inherit the home subject to the debt. You could sell the home and keep the proceeds(if any).

No-simple answer

Conservator for elderly Mother has resigned. My sister has petitioned the court for that position, I object.

Your best bet is have an attorney represent you and help you devise a plan and reasons for your objection. This will take the emotion out of the...

Durable power of attorney for Florida: current vs permanent addresses of principal, agent, witnesses.

I am a Florida attorney and I never put addresses in documents. Your best bet would be to have an attorney draft this document-the fee for a POA...

Do I wait for court date to be set or file response?

Yes-The counter claim needs to be answered. Your best bet is to have an attorney assist you.

Moral and ethical questions in a divorce.

I agree with my colleagues and you need to find a way to hire a family law attorney as soon as possible.

If an estate is in probate and vehicles are involved, can the vehicles be used in the mean time

She would need the permission of the executor and it would be necessary to make sure that insurance was in place.. I would normally suggest that...