Can a check made out "to the estate of..." my Mother, be deposited in my checking account?

I'm sorry for your loss. In addition to the prior comments, I'd add a few things for you to consider. The power of attorney was no long...

Is it fraud to knowingly deny a deceased person had a daughter and delay notifying her until after going through his belongings?

If your daughter's father was not married and had no other children, she probably is the sole heir with regard to his probate estate. Some assets,...

My mother's name and my name are on the deed to the house. She is elderly/sickly and is seeking help from various entities.

What you are thinking about doing has a lot of potential problems. It is not as simple as adding or removing a name. It could be considered a gift...

My spouse died - we did not have a will. Both names are on the deed. Can I sell the house?

A Florida attorney should review the deed and ask you some important questions. The attorney can also help with two affidavits that are needed....

Can homestead property be sold in Florida?

The interest of your children is a "vested interest". That means they own something right now. Since they aren't old enough to sign a valid deed,...

In addition to the considerations raised in the prior answers, there is one other possibility. If the basis for the claim is a wrongful death under...

The statute quoted in the first answer applies only to deaths after October 1, 2011. The statute in effect two years ago said the surviving spouse...

Can a person diagnosed with dementia and an alcoholic change her Duranble POA or will?

You could see a local guardianship attorney about obtaining a court order determining that she does not have the capacity to do certain things....

Quit claim deed and inconsistency of different statues used by 2 state offices in Orlando, Florida.

I'm sorry for your frustration, but here are a few things to consider. The fact that the comptroller's office accepts a deed for recording...

You really need to speak with a licensed Florida attorney. The Florida Trust Code imposes significant responsibilities on a trustee, but the law...