Sister died recently. She is on mom's trust on house. How can we keep creditors from putting lien on mom's house?

Creditors have until 2 years from the date of your sister's death to file claims against her estate. It sounds like you won't have to resolve the...

How is house titled / deeded to heirs once probate is completed in State of Florida?

From a title perspective, it probably depends on whether an order determining homestead has been entered in the probate. If so, it is likely that...

How do we put all my mothers assets in her childrens name but let her keep her homestead exemption .

There is no shortcut to establishing a well thought out, comprehensive estate plan. Your mother should meet with an attorney experienced in elder...

WE have a estate with real property valued at approximately 1.5 Million. We have will however do we need a living trust?

You have taken a good first step by seeking the advice of licensed attorneys on Avvo. Now take the next logical step and find an estate planning...

My father passed away a week ago at age 57 from alcohol he was married about a year, no will worth 200.000 what should i do?

First, let me express my sympathies in regards to your father's passing. If he died intestate (with no will), the distribution of his "probate...

How do I force a trustee (bank) to distribute at least partial shares. Probate is concluded. It appears they are profiteering.

You should contact an attorney experienced in the administration of trusts and estates. An attorney can help you determine if the delay is cause...

Real Estate advice

A formal administration will almost certainly be required to transfer title on the property to the intestate beneficiaries of your grandmother's...

What to do about mother who is showing signs of early dementia? Her brain scan showed cerebral atrophy.

Your situation is a difficult one, but one that so many people are faced with as their parents get older. Guardianship, despite some assertions...

I have to assume you hired an attorney to guide you through the probate process. If that is correct, he/she should have sent a creditors' notice...

Is more paperwork needed if one listed as an alternate executor for an exec. ,who is "either unwilling or unable,"becomes exec.?

If the first named personal representative in someone's will is unwilling to serve or does not wish to do so, he/she can waive his/her priority to...