Question re: debts of an elderly relative / power of attorney / “commingling of funds

I practice in Florida-and if a power of attorney is used in any way to benefit the person granted the POA and not the person the benefit was...

Different law offices and title companies have different procedures that they follow. Sometimes the funds are held until the creditors have had...

My dad is afraid he signed for my step-mother's daughter to be on their bank account.

I would suggest that Dad immediately give you a durable power of attorney to handle his affairs and take him to the bank with you to get a handle...

Do probate cases ever get settled?

It is not proper for an attorney to attempt to answer your question while you are represented by another attorney. If you have lost faith in your...

Can a Florida DPOA be written to bypass input for incapacity by relatives?

My answer would be that anything can be challenged but documents like DPOA'S can make it much more difficult because that person has been given...

How long may a PR take to close an estate?

You should have an attorney request a hearing on why extension is necessary. The court will consider extensions for valid reasons and those...

The question has several possible answers. If the check is paid payable to the estate-then the PR would have to distribute the proceeds to the...

Do I have any legal rights to get my money back paid for probate and renovations?

Yes-you are entitled to reimbursement of expenses. The expenses could be challenged as unreasonable but assuming you have acted in best interest of...

My mother has died from cancer she has no living will she has 2000 dollars in the bank Im the next of kin Is there a form I can

If the probate is in Florida-you can submit a funeral bill or paid medical bills that exceeds the $2000 and ask the court to issue an "Order...

Is filing a petition for termination of independent administration considered contesting the actual will?

I would question if the estate is still open? The courts in Florida like to close them after 1 year. You should hire attorney to represent you but...