The next of kin is not the only person who can provide information for a death certificate. If the information on the death certificate is...

How does my daughter stop her father from taking her child out of state?

Your daughter will have to go to court for an Order that terminate the guardianship

You should be able to get a home equity line of credit. However, some financial institutions will insist that you take the home out of the trust...

My mom is the trustee of my stepfather's asset and I am the alternate trustee. Could I act as the trustee after my mom died?

You should become the successor trustee since your mother passed away. Please consult an estate attorney for answers to your other questions. An...

I am the recipient of the income from a Florida Trust. Can the trustees ignore the wording of the Will and use FL Law instead?

The trust is a testamentary trust or a trust within a Will. The Florida Trust Law is an authority for testamentary trusts. Other sections of...

How do you get a court case moved because of the "good ole boy" network?

It will be difficult to get a probate case moved. There are only a few probate judges in each county - maybe only one. Probate cases do not get...

Do I have to give my 17 year old pregnant daughter her deceased father's benefits?

You charge your daughter and her boyfriend rent, The SS money belongs to your daughter since you are not supporting her. You are not allowed to...

You need the death certificate and will for probate. Member of family is wrong. You can file to be executor/personal representative based upon...

If I sign the papers to I waiver any of my rights? Does my cousin have more rights having Letters of Testametary?

Your cousin has the rights of an executor or personal representative and is in charge of the probate estate. I cannot tell you what rights you may...

Is my mother's will valid if my name was misspelled? Can I sell property she left me if my name is misspelled on the deed?

The attorney who handles the ancillary estate or prepares the deed can correct the spelling of your name. There are various ways to do this; one...