Question for an Attorney in Will and Probate cases

Whether or not there is a probate proceeding the will would never be published in the sense of being published in a newspaper, so the question is...

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My brother committed suicide in 10/2004 in Kalamazoo,Mi.His best friend,a woman,was made power of attorney.I want answers,Q&A's.

I agree with much of what the attorney who posted the first answer said. Unfortunately you have no legal authority to receive information or your...

The orders entered by the court in a summary administration transfer title to real property and other property. For instance, if there is a will...

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Can the legal executor of an estate bill for his expenses? Estate is in Massachusetts, I am a resident of Florida.

For services provided during the individual's lifetime you may be entitled to compensation for acting as agent under the power of attorney. For...

As a resident of Florida, what documents do I need to make a WILL if I'm a beneficiary of another Estate & Trust from New York?

It is not absolutely necessary to have the information you mentioned in order to make a will, but it would be helpful. A will can generally pass...

If no election is made, does it automatically goes to Life Estate?

Assuming that title to the residence was in your husband's individual name at the time of his death then the information you have been given is...

When parents are incompetent , can there be more than one guardian. My S.Brother has Alzheimer's. Can my sister be on too.

Yes, it is possible for the court to appoint two persons as co-guardians. It should be noted, however, that where two co-guardians are acting they...

What will happen if the PR does Not file the list of contents of the Safety Deposit Box within 10 days with the court ?

The Florida statutes (section 655.935) permit an adult child to enter a safe deposit box to examine the contents and search for a will. All the...

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Death letter of administration

It is a matter of each financial institution's internal practice and procedures, but as the other attorneys answering this question have indicated...

Probate question

If there is no will you would be entitled to an equal share of the estate as a blood child, assuming that you can prove your biological...

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