Right to survivorship

Rights of Survivorship means that upon death the survivor inherits sole ownership of the entire property. Nothing would pass to your children.

In Florida, can a person gift or give something to them while they are alive if it is in their WILL?

Anything that was gifted to you, during your Mother's lifetime, is yours. An individuals Will only controls the disposition of assets (owned by the...

Is this financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult?

As the Personal Representative of his son's estate, your father-in-law (the "PR"), has a lot of power over how these matters are handled. First, if...

Can I write the judge, get another judge, need another atty. and get any rent received in the estate.

You seem to be involved in a probate proceeding with multiple issues and you should retain counsel. If there is no valid reason why the probate has...

When is a personal representative allowed to liquidate assets held in a safe deposit box?

If an itemized description of the jewelry was not provided, when you received the inventory for the Estate, you can request that the Personal...

How do I access the money that my grandmother left me upon my turning 21?

I concur, you need to contact the financial advisor by telephone and send him a correspondence (return receipt requested) advising him/her that you...

Your probate attorney should not also be the one who purchases the probate assets. He may only be trying to assist you, but you should absolutely...

Any concerns using out of town lawyer for probate if licensed in the state of probate?

Most Florida probate lawyers handle cases throughout the state so you are free to select one that you trust to handle the matter. The only time it...

Are incoming inheritance amounts be included in FL statutory percentage on probate case?

You will obtain differing opinions on that issue. For that reason alone, it is important to address that question in your initial retainer...

What limitations are there for a PR in preparing an estate for sale?

The first question is whether the residence (the Estate) was Homestead Real Property at her death. If yes, then legal titled vested in each...