We lady bird deeded my grandmothers house to my sister. We need to undo it. What is the best way without involving my sister?

Most properly drafted lady-bird deeds will reserve your grandmother's rights to subsequently transfer the property without your sister's...

Outstanding probate assets.

If your parent's estate is distributed to you outright (i.e. your parents estate is not held in further trust) it will pass pursuant to your will...

What type of attorney is needed for a power of attorney? What is the best power of attorney to get that would cover everything.

You should consult a Florida Estate Planning Attorney. You will want a current Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Surrogate in addition to...

I was left the beneficiary of my grandmother and I need advice of how to get her will probated. Like where do I start?

Contacting an experienced probate lawyer should be your first step. He or she will be able to walk you through the various issues. As my...

Lady Bird Deed Question

The two answers above are great answers, I strongly recommend you have an attorney review/draft the deed before taking any further action. ...

Can I make a will giving my apartment to 2 of my 3 children upon my death?

Yes, as long as you have no minor children or a spouse. If you have minor children or a spouse, you may not be able to give your house to just two...

What is the legal window in Florida to file the Last Will & Testament of a deceased person by the Personal Representative?

A known will must be filed with the court within 10 days of the decedent’s death. Florida Statutes section 732.901.

In Florida you only need two witnesses for a Will to be a valid. You only need an additional person to serve as a notary if you want the Will to...

Does the alternate named PR take over?

If Sue has not been appointed PR by the court, Mary could petition the court to serve as PR. If the Court found she met the minimum requirements...

I am the beneficiary to my father's life insurance policy. Why wont his work release his checks to me?

You will need to open a probate administration with the probate court to get letters of administration. You can do this by contacting a probate...