I have been sharing a house with the owner for 3 years, and she died this week. I need legal advice on what my legal position is

It doesn't sound good. See if you can get a copy of the deed to the residence - maybe you were put on as an owner. If the property is in the...

Is it worth retaining an attorney to pursue this bond?

It depends on how title to the bond was held. It would likely have been either as Tenants in Common (T/C) - where each party owns half, or it would...

Probably not much. If you could sell it, the remaindermen would have to agree. If the IRS table shows you have such a significant ownership, could...

Selected as the best answer

My Brother died in FL, no will, what is the inheritance rules?

Without a will, the disposition of your brother's assets is by the Florida Probate Statutes pertaining to Intestate (no will) succession. The...

Who does the house go to if kin cannot be found?

Title to real estate is always in someone's name. In this case it sounds like it will pass by "intestacy" (No will). Assuming the "home they...

Is it worth my time and money to object to the final accounting of an estate?

What is your objection? If you are objecting to the fees charged by your attorney, you should first look at the fee agreement you signed for your...

I am heir to an estate where there was no will. what are the rep of the estate responsibilities to the heirs

Misconduct of the Personal Representative is grounds for removal, financial misconduct in particular. Has an Inventory been filed? An Accounting?...

Probate distribution to beneficiaries

You may be out of luck. Did the waiver indicate the amount you were to receive? Probably not. Was there a cover letter indicating the amount of...

Info on fl probate

More information is needed, particularly whether the Decedent had a will. Surviving Wife? Children of Decedent? Creditors? Assets in Decedent's...

Father died with debt.

If your parents were married when your father died, and assuming it was father's homestead, it is also mother's homestead, even if she is not on...