Is there anything my brother and I can do to find out why our sister ended up with all mother's money, she died in 2005.

If she sold the property and the estate was never opened-most likely she was joint owner with right of survivorship. Otherwise-she could not have...

After a revocable living trust is signed, witnessed and notorized in Florida must it then be notoraized?

Your question is not clear. For a trust in Florida to hold real estate-it must be signed with the same formality as a deed-it must be witnessed and...

Explain FS 732.517.

The simple example is-if you put language in a will that says-Anyone that contests will shall be disinherited-it would not be a valid clause and...

I found some unclaimed funds for my uncle who passed away in 2008. he has 2 daughters and i am just a niece by marraige.

The beneficiares named in will would be entitled to the unclaimed funds. The estate can be opened or reopened tor the PR to claim funds.

My 21 year son died unexpectedly 2 weeks ago with no will or estate.

In addition to Attorney Gruskin's answer. Take death certificate, copy of paid funeral bill, hospital bills, to probate office in Tampa. They...

You are entitled to a copy of trust and accounting of assets. The trust will outline the timeline of when you will receive your distribution. If...

What does it mean when an attorney files for "Determination of Homestead" because a Lein was placed on the property?

The "Determination of Homestead" is important for several reasons. If Judge determines that the property was homestead-the property would pass to...

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Want to Transfer 1.1 Million Dollars in Stocks & Bonds to Adult Children, will they have to pay taxes?

I agree with the first answer. The short answer is NO-the children do not pay a tax to receive a gift. However-you have many options on the best...

My mom owns a home and the deed is under her name with rights of survivorship to me and my husband. The home is in Florida.

The home in Florida would be considered homestead as long as she was a Florida resident and non-countable towards medicaid planning. If she moves...

Yes-The personal representative is entitled to a 3% fee by statute(generally). Joe