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My grandson is 16 years old. He lives with mother & stepfather> Is there any way we could get temporary custody?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
What he did could get him in trouble witih the law. It's doubtful you could get temporary custody or guardianship. Parents (or in this case, his...
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What happens when father passes away without will? My grandparents had left property deed providing stepmother home til death.
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Answered on January 09, 2014
An "intestate" probate estate should have been opened so that your father's children would have received something from the estate. If your...
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Is it possible to question the estate after it has been closed ?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
If the court has issued an Order discharging the executor, it would be very difficult, if not impossible to question the executor. If no Order has...
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Can we sell my Mother's home which is in the name of her Trust? My sister and I are Trustees. Mom currently living.
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Answered on January 08, 2014
If the home is in the trust, only the trustees have authority to sell trust assets - if the trust authorizes the sale of the home. The DPOA does...
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Asked earlier -never responed-- what is necessary to close an estate account? I am executor of Mother's estate
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Make sure you get receipts and releases from each beneficiary. In the event additional tax is due, make sure the beneficiaries will contribute...
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Is it possible to get a driver's license in Florida while an asylum application has been submitted ?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
The following documents are required for a non US Citizen to obtain a driver license in Florida. You need the Order Granting Asylum before you can...
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Does my elderly mom have the option to file a type of lien against my sister's home if it is sold since mom was defrauded money?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
I agree with Mr. Friedman's response but you do have powers as POAs and trustees to act on your mother's behalf. You should contact an elder law...
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I have 3 children and I want to divide the amount among all three of them evenly. Should I have a notarized letter saying this?
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Answered on January 08, 2014
You need a will. A notarized letter is not a will. Please consult an attorneoy.
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Mother-in-law died do we need a lawyer - what is probate
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Please consult an estate administration attorney and present all of the facts to him or her. The will should have been filed with the court - even...
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The executor has filled the will with the county but has done nothing else with the estate. the death was over a year ago.
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Answered on January 08, 2014
Unless a Petition for Administration is filed with the court, there is no estate open. We often file wills (required under Florida law) but advise...
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