Do I need a real estate attorney?

Many Florida attorneys will offer to review your contract and your closing documents for a flat fee. You should call around in your area to find a...

How can you tell if a lender will be able to pursue a deficiency on a short sale? Any specific wording on the approval letter?

If this involves real property in Florida, you should really consult with a licensed, Florida attorney about the many implications of the short...

I am assuming that your contract involves Florida real estate. I am only licensed in Florida. The contract will determine most of your rights....

The short answer is that the State of Florida never takes the home to pay for nursing home care. The real questions are whether ownership will...

Can I cash a check given to me?

An expeienced probate attorney can review the facts with you and give you an informed opinion about your options. A power of attorney would not...

Does the family have to employ an attorney to file the paper work for a Summary of Administration?

Assuming your brother was a resident of the State of Florida, you should speak to an experienced probate attorney licensed in the state of Florida....

My name is not on the note...

The mortgage created a lien on the property, and the note established a personal obligation to repay the loan. If you did not in fact sign the...

Is it a good idea to set up a trust if I am on SSD and QMB and may be receiving an inheritance?

If you set up a trust for your own benefit, it would be considered a "self-settled trust". In many cases, property put into your own trust would...

In addition to the prior comments, I would point out that I have reviewed premarital agreements prepared and signed in other states. Generally,...

I own a house in Florida with my brother that died in April. How do I go about removing his name or do I need to file probate

If only two names were no the deed, with no mention of "survivorship rights", then you may need to probate your brother's estate. You could also...