Do I need to file a will that was discovered after the 10 day time frame in Florida? ?

Yes. Florida law requires that any one in possession of a document that appears to be a Last Will and Testament deposit the document with the Clerk...

I am in the process of buying a home with cash. I plan on my brother as well as my ex husband residing there if I were to die.

There were a few different ways you can accomplish your goals. It will probably involve a combination of a trust and/or a life estate deed. I...

How U.S. Tax Rules Apply to Inheritances and Gifts from Abroad?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You have identified a few of the tax and estate compliance issues. You should also review the FBAR filing...

How do I add my name or take title of a piece of property where my brother and his wife were on the title as a life estate livin

If your late brother’s wife is the last surviving owner, she can either execute a deed transferring the property to the desired beneficiary or...

How do I gift household items legally so it is out of the estate

You can do a Separate Writing Memorandum and attach to your Will. Here is the link to the Florida...

If a mother passes and there is only one child left does that child have power of attorney?

Power of Attorney is not automatic. You need a written document. Many attorney can prepare one for a fixed fee.

Can I sue my cousin if my deceased dad loaned her $50k?

In order to file a lawsuit on bahalf of a deceased person (your father), you must first be appointed as the personal representative of his estate.

A quick deed was signed over under false pretenses, now the person who did it died, how can it return to its rightful owner?

Real estate law is extremely fact specific. Without seeing the deed(s) and knowing the facts, I will give you a general...

If the property is in Florida, the standard procedure for removing a deceased owner to a jointly titled deed is for a surviving spouse to record a...

There are a few moving parts to your question and I would encourage you to contact an estate and trust attorney who also has experience with the...