My father passed Aug 3, 2012 with no will or power of attorney. What rights do my sister and I have in decision making?

Since your dad died without a will or other distributive estate planning document like a revocable living trust, he is said to have died...

If he is a joint owner, he can access the account funds. Your mother still has a cause of action against him, but unless you can trace funds to...

In the state of Florida, if a person passes away with no will, must the estate be distributed equally?

Florida has an intestacy statue at Florida Statues Ch. 732. If you die without a will or trust that controls the disposition of your assets at...

Gifts before expiring

Your question is a little vague. I agree with Mr. Pippen in that anyone can bring a suit for just about anything as the civil court system is our...

If one receives a Quit Claim deed of a house from their sibling, will the spouse of the recipient become a legal co-owner in FL?

If it becomes their homestead, then yes, the spouse has homestead rights the moment the deed is executed and delivered to the grantee. Also, if it...

The statute of frauds in Florida will prevent someone from suing you to answer for the debt of another. Unless you have obligated yourself IN...

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You need to review the POA and have it reviewed by an attorney. The POA will set forth the powers of you, the agent, and whether you can sell her...

Under Florida law, is a payout from a life insurance policy to a beneficiary considered an inheritance?

I agree with Mr. Pippen's answer. First, consult an attorney to review the agreement to see if it will hold up in a court of law. Second, you...

I agree with the other two answers. When you go to sell or mortgage the property, a title insurer will require you to file a Notice of Acceptance...

HOA florida wont talk,how can i pay off my lein before they forclose?

If a lien has been recorded then the amount of the lien should be stated on the face. You can send an estoppel letter to the HOA or its property...