Both the other attorneys gave you good answers. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. The IRS' long arm can reach places no other agency can, so...

From the way your question is worded, it seems as though you have an attorney who handled the publication of the Notice to Creditors. If that is...

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I echo the other two attorneys' answers. You're so fortunate to have had a good relationship with your step-father and it is heart-warming to read...

The vast majority of Last Wills do not specifically mention assets/property unless there is a specific item that the testator/testatrix wants a...

How can I find out if my family is withholding information about my grandmother estate when there was no will probated?

I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, until or unless someone opens a probate estate, there is no way for you to know. If, by chance, your...

Sadly, what you were told was correct. If there were 5 beneficiaries and 1 died, then as to that 20% there is no beneficiary and goes to your...

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Want a copy of my aunt and uncle wills?

Once a deceased person's Last Will has been deposited with the clerk of court (I'm describing Broward County because question says it's coming from...

Does beneficiaries take precedence over a will in Florida?

Smart question! As you point out, if all your assets (bank accounts, retirement plans, life insurance) have beneficiary designations, then no Last...

I'm sorry for your loss. There is no formal reading of a Will, as is often portrayed on TV, however you should definitely contact the attorney...

We are heirs to Georgia property that has been passed down from generation to generation. My dad had a share in that property.

As much as I'd love to be able to give you a more specific answer, your situation is complex. It is quite likely that you will have to consult...