You don't say in your question, but presuming your mother is living, even if they owned the house in joint names, title would pass to your mother...

Yes, so that you have their written permission to execute a new deed on the mortgaged property or be prepared to pay your mortgage in full if the...

You've said that your mother did not have a Will, so when she passed 20 years ago, her home (homestead) would pass according to the homestead laws...

Without a review of the Chase account documents, the answer isn't certain. However based on your answer and Chase's reported actions, I'd be...

There are a couple of well-known, reputable asset preservation firms in S. Florida. I don't know if either participates in Avvo, but that should...

If the QCD was validly prepared and executed (which includes delivery of the deed to the other(s) involved, then you may record the QCD now, years...

You likely already have your answer, if the "DMV" has said you need letters testamentary. Still, tag agencies sometimes give different advice the...

I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Practically speaking, if your father is in hospice care, there isn't enough time to set up a...

Best to get yourself a Florida probate litigation firm to handle this. As you've experienced, there may be problems with the fiduciaries' behavior...

You need your own attorney to obtain the information you're missing and explain things in a way you can understand. It sounds as though the last of...