My father just died. Is there a time limit to register his death certificate(?) and Will in Florida?

There is no certain requirement to file a death certificate. If everything is going to your father's wife, then I would provide her with his death...

Is there anything we can do to ensure that we receive an estate when the person initially receiving it passes?

The Wills need to be reviewed, but generally, once assets are disbursed through probate, there is no opportunity for additional direction as to how...

Do I need an attorney or can I have it notarized?

The life insurance will be distributed to the person/people designated as beneficiaries on that policy. If there is not a designated beneficiary,...

What recourse do I have?

There are many factors that could turn this case in a different direction, so without reviewing any documentation, it's hard to give you a good...

When someone passes without a Will, the assets are distributed according to the laws of intestacy. Generally, this means the spouse would inherit,...

What is the statue of limitations for wills and estates

Sounds to me like you think Frank took it upon himself to line his pockets, BUT there are several key estate planning pitfalls that may (or may...

When or how long after the death of a grandparent would a grandchild be notified of a will going into probate?

If your grandmother was a Massachusetts resident, the probate would be filed in Massachusetts, unless she owned real estate in Florida, there would...

Legally do I have the right to ask the attorney who made my mother's will for a copy of her will?

The best practice is for the attorney that prepared the Will to put their contact information on the Will (or any other legal document they...

What happens to a foreclosure suit when plaintiff no longer owns the note?

It is not uncommon for foreclosure cases to last for years and change plaintiffs multiple times. So the short answer to your questions is "yes"...

How do I get the court to set a mediation agreement aside? I am first mentioned to receive $50000 inheritance in the last will.

I agree with Attorney David, the documents would have to be reviewed to give a more certain answer. If you were a minor at the time of the...