Is an annuity with a death clause naming my sis and myself as the only beneficiaries free from Probate?

An annuity may not require probate, but that does not mean it isn't subject to the surviving spouse's elective share. If it is, the law allows the...

Elective Share...My dad just passed and he was separated more than 20yrs, is she still entitled to 1/3? FL

If your father was still married when he died, his surviving spouse is entitled to an elective share. The only ways around this are a valid...

What rights have i for info on estate etc

It sounds like your brother was married at the time he passed and his wife probably has all of the rights and protections of a surviving spouse...

Florida, unlike some other states, does not have a "small estate affidavit". There is a procedure call "Petition for Disposition Without...

How can we reclaim land from someone who has skipped out and does not help pay taxes or upkeep.

The sooner you speak with a licensed, Florida attorney the better. Lots of bad things can happen while you wait. Paying more than your share of...

Condo association - no annual meetings or documents?

Florida has pretty strict regulations about all of the planning that must go into the formation of a condominium. These regulations are designed to...

Florida probate laws include a lot of protections for the beneficiaries of a probate estate. If you were in fact a beneficiary under a will and...

Florida uses the term "personal representative" and yes that it an essential part of a will. If you are writing your own will, there is a high...

Can a deceased person's estate enter into a short sale and be bought by the deceased relative or child?

I should add that some lenders have a requirement that the seller and buyer are not related in any way. This might prohibit the bank from approval...

Can a deceased person's estate enter into a short sale and be bought by the deceased relative or child?

There is not a simple answer to this question. The answer might be yes. I have handled an estate that basically agreed to a short sale with the...

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