I am on a limited income with debts including my home. If I should pass away, what should my kids do?

Thanks for your question. Everyone needs at least a will-so you should feel good about having one. Your home will pass free from claims to the...

When given a trustee check what do I need to do next?

The trust will need its own tax number to open trust account. You should have attorney advise you of the duties as trustee and what steps will be...

I need to know if I can legally gain tempvcustody of my nephew and how do I go about it?

I would suggest you meet with local attoney and discuss reporting this matter to Department of Children and Family and also discuss filing for...

I need to get legal gaurdianship over 24 yr old emotionally handicapped son who is epileptic.

You should seek the services of a guardianship attorney to file the necessary petition for you. The court has standard procedures for this type...

Is a Trust the answer

I would discuss with attorney-but at first glance-it appears that you should have separate trusts for the tenants in common property and you could...

Medicare/long term care/property

First-There are many qualified Pinellas County elder law firms that can help you. Your homestead property is exempt and does not have to be sold...

Will a foreclosure on our mothers reverse mortgage effect our credit, since probate put the house in our names?

Since you were named in a foreclosure lawsuit-your credit could be affected until the matter is resolved.

If I have a check from the insurance company made out to my Dad's estate ... is there any way to cash it without filing probate?

One answer would be that if check is less than a paid funeral bill and less than $6000-you aan ask probate clerk to issue an "Order Without...

Does a TRUST and IRA need to be probated?

I agree with David. The homestead is a special asset in Florida and our firm does not charge a % fee on homestead properties unless there are no...

Please allow me to correct myself-if property was held in trust for both or survivor-then it would not pass until second death to grandchildren.