Does a trustee need to show bookeeping

Many of the laws applying to trustees are found in the Florida Trust Code, which was amended significantly effective July 1, 2007. This means that...

Life Estate Florida: My Grandmother signed a warranty deed for her property and home to my mother in 1994 but has "life estate".

I would concur with the advice to consult with an elder law attorney because the Medicaid regulations can be very tricky. The elder law...

Do I need an attorney to establish an enhanced life estate in Florida? OR is getting an enhanced life estate deed sufficient?

Determining whether an Enhanced Life Estate Deed is appropriate for your circumstances requires an attorney experienced in real estate law,...

Is there a time limit for probating a will? Are there penalties or tax ramifications if you wait before probating?

Your surviving parent really ought to see an attorney. First, they'll make sure that a Federal Estate Tax return was not required. Over the past...

What should an executor due if the debts due on an estate are greater than the worth of the estate?

Florida does not recognize common law marriages. If they lived in another state and met the requirements of a common law marriage and then moved...

Florida - out of state attorney in fact?

I'd agree that a local attorney should be consulted. I've found that a power of attorney in Florida is often much more detailed than some other...

If it is your primary residence, you definately need to meet with an attorney. The rules concerning Florida homestead are tricky. If you have minor...

Florida Statutes Section 732.901 provides: "1) The custodian of a will must deposit the will with the clerk of the court having venue of the...

If on the will it states that persons can reside at the listed address but the home is not left to that person what can be done?

If the home is titled in the name of your brother-in-law's name, there is a good chance that probate will be needed. The probate process confirms...

We want our children to be assured of each receiving their inheritance even if one of us remarries after the others death.

Florida law provides some very important protections for a surviving spouse. Included among these protections are the right to at least a life...