Can I hire an attorney to examine (in presence of bank officer) a safe deposit box in Florida? Or is there another alternative?

The section you cited is the one you want to use, unless you open an estate and then 733.6065 would apply. Banks are often difficult to deal with...

My deceased sisters live in boyfriend forged 32k in checks before she died. How do I pursue this?

You may also be barred by statute of limitations given these acts allegedly occurred in 2014, so don't delay any further. Take action now if you...

How long does it take until a sibling has to go to court if he/she doesn't sign the waiver and consent form?

I agree. Formal Notice is the cure for someone who refuses to cooperate. However, they do need to accept the certified mail for proof of...

Keep in mind that your duties and obligations were satisfied when the probate was closed. The beneficiaries would have to challenge these fees,...

If she has the capacity, your mother-in-law should meet with her estate plannig attorney to discuss these issues. If she is incapacitated, and...

Should I file a Creditor's Caveat or an Interested Person's Caveat?

It sounds like you are alleging that you are a creditor. Keep in mind that probates are only opened when there are assets in the decedent's...

What can be done legally if heirs obtained a homestead exemption without notifying all appropriate parties?

Your facts don't make sense. In order to file a Petition to Determine Homestead, a probate must be opened. The homestead petition seeks to pass...

Is there any drawback to transferring our primary residence into a Land Trust?

You have quite a complicated ownership structure for what is otherwise a protected (homestead) asset. It sounds like you are concerned about...

If my mother and I had a joint checking account and she removed me (I have a DPOA), can I add myself back on it?

Have you tried reasoning with her? If your mother is not legally incapacitated, then there's nothing you can do. People make bad decisions every...

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First, you have no inheritance while your mother is alive. If your brother was able to remove your mother's funds from her account, it is probably...