How do i find out if my dad left me a will

The most important question is how your Dad's assets are titled. If everything was held jointly with his wife-she becomes the owner and the will...

My father's house was left to his 5 kids in his will. Before he died, he signed it over to 1 grandchild. Is this legal?

The most common reason to contest a will or trust are undue influence or incompetence. If either exist-you need to meet with an attorney.

When a spouse passes, would the other spouse inherit the asset without going thro' probate even if there is no will or trust?

Yes-if all the assets were owned jointly with right of survivorship. You should consider trusts to avoid probate upon the second death.

In Florida we can petition the court to to probate a lost will. This can be a fairly easy process if all beneficiaries/family consent.

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If we put our son & granddaughter on the deed with us with rights of survivorship do we need a will?

My answer would be YES because I would advise you not to put anyone else on your deed. You will destroy part of your homestead protection, have to...

Is there a way to make a Power Of Attorney related to child care so that it does not expire?

POA's do not have statutory expiration deadlines. Financial institutions, government agencies etc impose deadlines. These deadlines can be...

What is the compensation for the executor of an irrevocable trust? I am not a beneficiary. thank you

The fee can vary according to the work that needs to be done but the average trustee fee is between 1 to 1.5%.

My mother has Dementia and before she gets bad she and myself think she should sign the house over to my sister.

Yes-but gifting will effect the cost basis transfer and could leave a disqualification period for mediciad. You mother and her representative...

If my husband drew up a will and the beneficiary was his ex-wife, does this still hold even though they are divorced?

In most states the divorce will make the devise to his ex wife void if the Will was made before the divorce. I am sure you will get a response...

If we are not happy with attorney working on our family's probate, may we decide to change without having to explain ourselves?

If you have lost confidence-you should be able to change attorneys without a problem. Did you have a written contact concerning fee's? The...