While you may be able to contest the will, it does not appear you would have any of a chance of prevailing on the merits. As long as your uncle is...

My father lived in a 55 and over community until he had to go to a nursing home. His 3 children had to get him on Medicaid

Generally, homestead protection will survive his death (although this is a separate area of law from the lifetime protections for homestead). If...

I have a ladybird deed on my home. I want to put my grandson on my car insurance. If he has an accident can somebody sue me

I agree with Ms. Johnson. Your home is protected from being taken by judgement creditors pursuant to Florida law. The fact that it is held...

How do I get money out of savings account after husbands death.

It appears you need to go through probate. However, you may qualify for a "disposition of personal property without administration." This is the...

My mom passed away and her homestead is intestate. Can I still sell it?

Assuming your mother was not married and had no minor children at her death, the homestead passes to her intestate heirs if she had no will, or...

IRS tax deduction question. Repairs vs Improvements

I agree with Mr. Atchley. All of the examples listed above should be considered repairs. You are not significantly improving the property or...

I presume you received a life estate since the homestead property was titled in you husband's name alone on his death. Under this scenario,...

Irs tax question on repair vs improvements

You appear to be on the right track. If you are replacing an item that is damaged rather than improving or significantly prolonging the life...