My son died on Nov 4 he had 3600.in checking and savings acct no other assets. no will ihe was on ss I have his ck for Oct.

If there was no co-owner or beneficiary you will indeed have to go through a probate proceeding to obtain the funds in the account. Florida has a...

If an older floridian recieves medicaid does the state have any legal right to that persons life insurance at their death?

I agree with Mr. Frederick's response. I believe once a life insurance policy is cashed out before the person dies it will lose it exempt status....

I agree with Mr. Leontitsis. You should really be working with the attorney who you hired for probate. That attorney already knows all the details...

What is the FL process for declining to be a personal representative? Am I liable for anything?

While doing nothing to further the opening of a probate action may be considered an implied or constructive renunciation, it is better practice to...

Do I need an attorney for fight over ins check?

Under new Florida law, after July 1, 2012, if a beneficiary designation is made before the owner's death on an insurance policy or other similar...

My Mother passed the end of April 2012, She had a will which split her assets equally betweentme and 2 brothers.

If probate is over then all of her accounts should have been emptied already and disbursed to beneficiaries. I would recommend contacting the...

Will

I agree with my colleagues. I don't see any violation that has occurred based on these facts. If the Will was in fact probated it should be...

A friend of mine and her spouse quit claimed their house to each other (husband and wife). Is this necessary? If I

I agree with the other attorneys. It sounds like there may have been a problem with your friends deed. Either they were not married when they...

Disbursement of monies from florida resident will.

If you were named in a Will and a Probate action is required then you should receive notice from the executor of the Will which states your rights...

Can a person sue the excuter of a will for funeral cost they paid for when they decided on their own without permission to do it

I agree with Mr. Martinez. However, in your question it states that your sister is suing your sister personally. If there is no money left in the...