Can my sister, who is PR, of my moms will sell the house contents that will states were to be divided in equal shares to benef

Several discussion points on this question. Sorry about your mom's death. What she said is not valid about the distribution of personal...

HOW Does one contest a will? is it done thru the courts?

Contesting a will is a very involved process through the courts. You will need an attorney to file a complaint for you. The most common reasons...

How can I file probate to get unclaimed money from dead parents account without an attorney?

So-you want advice from an attorney on how not to use an attorney? I have had many clients attempt to start a probate and finally give up...

Our legal papers are from 1998 in New York- we now live in Florida since 2002 Do we need to update and redo?

You should see Florida attorney as soon as possible to review and update your documents because you are now a Florida resident. I recommend to my...

Why would I be notified of an elderly aunt's death by the surrogate court in NY? Told to contact voluntary administrator,why?

I practice in Florida and your question would be best answered by New York attorney. In Florida-we notify all named beneficiares of start of...

First-please consult the second attorney for his/her opinion on the matter. As a probate attorney-I always keep my work product electronically...

How long does it normally take the circuit judge to appoint an administrator?

This is a question best answered by your attorney handling the case and a number of different circumstances could effect the answer. You can check...

How can i change the title name of my late grandmom's estate to my name and how to get a copy of the title?

The Trustee or Personal Representative of your grandmothers estate will(or has) deeded the property to you(if property was left to you) and once...

Question on Florida probate law

The creditor can waive the charge. The claim is satisfied when creditor signs a satisfaction of claim. The homestead is treated differently in...

Can I be appointed as legal guardian to a 7 yr old female, not blood/marriage related, who has been living with us for 5 years?

I agree with 1st answer. It appears that "best interest" of child would be undwr your care.