How can I make the closing date of March 1st if the creditor has 45 days to respond? I have other questions as well.

Section 222.01 deals with Florida's Constitution and it's protections for the home of a Florida resident and the owner's family. One of those...

Enhanced Life Estate

"Enhanced life estate" and "Ladybird Deed" are not clearly defined under Florida law. The term "ladybird deed" was used by an attorney in the...

Do I need to retitle FL house in a living trust (dad died) to sell house if stepmom chooses 2014 Homestead 50% proceeds?

I'm sorry for your loss and the difficult situation. Although it is helpful that you and your stepmother are working together, probate (or a...

Do I have to probate the Trust?

The probate process includes the process of proving that a will was validly executed, or determining the heirs when there is no will. It also...

Owner of single family home marries after purchase. The deed remains only in the owner's name.

If the home was the primary residence of the husband, his spouse or a dependent family member, including a minor child of the husband, the Florida...

Do i need to hire another probate attorney?

First, you can't really change the name on a mortgage. The bank made the loan to your mother and they can't really remove her name for a permanent...

Although trusts are often sold as a way to "avoid probate," your brother really should consult with an attorney about his duties under Florida law...

The 90 yr old gentleman I care for wants to leave me in his will and his son the executor wants to contest it. Can he do that ?

An attorney representing this gentleman's family would probably claim the new will is the result of undue influence, and therefore not valid. ...

The answer to your question seems to vary widely throughout the state. The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar is...

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What should I do when a PROBATE attorney violates rules of procedure willfully?

You should schedule an appointment with a probate attorney who practices in the county where the case is pending. There are situations where your...