Husband died in september 19, 2011 in florida. He had a slip and fall case pending in New Jersey for the past 2 years.

You should contact a probate attorney licensed in Florida immediately. An attorney will help you file the appropriate paperwork to ask the court...

What is meant by “property in excess of $75,000” regarding Florida’s "Formal Probate Administration"?

As explained by the previous answers, summary administration is available if the assets subject to probate are worth less than $75,000. ...

Elder recently approved for veterans surviver benfits living at asstd liv. some care required,administering medications...

Your first step should be to contact an attorney in your area that is accredited with the Veteran's Administration. You can search for just such...

I have heard of probate lawyers using this tactic and I think it is inappropriate in the best light and unethical in the worst. A personal...

Have property in Escambia Co FL and Alabama. Deadline is approaching. Do I need to file in fla or ala ? Which one 1st?

Assuming that your husband held title to his properties jointly with his predeceased spouse, those properties transferred to him upon her death. ...

What do you do when your mom dies your sister has the will ?

Your question really turns on how your mother's property was titled. Your sister could not have "put" her name on your mother's real property in...

Mother in law is in nusrsing home has too much $$$ to be eligible for medicaid.

You need to speak to a lawyer who advises clients in medicaid planning, specifically for long term institutionalized care. Your mother in law or...

My grandmother passed away, my father is/was the executor of her will.. he passed away before she did.

If your grandmother executed a revocable living trust, chances are she funded that trust by titling assets in the trust's name. Any assets held in...

Do I need an estate lawyer to appeal to the Circuit Court over my rights in a will? This will is still in open probate.

The personal representative of an estate has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the estate. This includes properly managing the assets of...

If a husband and wife have a joint checking account, can one party will a portion to a third party?

In almost all cases, a will only has an effect on the distribution of probate assets. That is, assets that are titled in a decedent's name alone...