My mother just passed away on 05/25/2013,and there was no will. One of the sisters is living in at the house and has retained

I'm surprised that others have retained separate attorneys - unless there is family discord. You may want to discuss this with some of your...

What signatures are needed for living trust in state of florida to make it legal and DOES this have to be recorded in the county

Living trusts are not recorded in Florida. The formalities for executing a Trust are the same as executing a Will. 2 witnesses who sign and print...

What policy? Insurance? Just because she may be a beneficiary does not give her the right to arrange his funeral. His next of kin - probably a...

Is parental guardianship of a minor of public record?

If this is a legal guardianship - ordered through the courts - it is of public record. However, it may not be available for the public to see. Some...

I am durable POA for Mom after brother resigned. He has medical POA and complete control of Mom's care. Should I resign too?

Please review the DPOA and see what powers you hold. There are differences between a DPOA and medical POA. If your mother does not have an Agent...

My former husband bought me a house (no mortgage) which is in his name. Deed is not in his trust.

If the house was part of your divorce, there should be no tax. Each person has a $5,250,000 exemption for gift tax purposes. Unless he has made...

I paid on an life insurance policy for 4 years. unaware someone else the beneficiary. can I get money back I paid on the poli

No.

I want to get a petition to get guardianship of 22yr female which parents are her guardians fl stat 744-309

In most Florida guardianships, a ward is not allowed to marry without court permission. You did not say what type of guardianship this is. I...

Question about ancestor owed money at time of death and never paid to heirs

This is a very old problem. Please contact a Texas attorney with all of the documents and proofs that you have gathered for advice.

It depends on how the account was opened. If the bank where the account was opened had a space on the account card for "convenience account," which...

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