Can the landlord keep the security deposit?

I agree. Yes. James Frederick

Can my land go to probate if the deed only has my name on it?

I agree that your question is not clear. Since your grandfather is still alive and the transfer has already taken place, even if he were to pass...

My wife recently passed away at age 61. I have two daughters but do not have a trust or will. How do I find a competent attorney

A $1.6m estate is not small. It definitely calls for you to work with a good estate planning attorney. Avvo has a "find an attorney" tool at the...

I have been taking care of a sick uncle who had promised me that he would leave me his house the day he dies

I agree with Attorney James. You are at serious risk, here, of losing out on what you have agreed to. Your uncle should take care of this, right...

Old landlord is trying to sue me for something i paid for already. what can i do?

This appears to be a duplicate question. Please see my answer to your other question. James Frederick

Old landlord is trying to sue me for something i paid for already. what can i do?

More information is needed. What is the landlord trying to charge you for, now? Was there anything that was not paid, before? While it does not...

Does an ex spouse have any claim on a will the deseased did not sign, and in this case, does legal spouse get all assets?

I agree with Attorney Rafter. It would take some unusual circumstances for the ex wife to be entitled to anything. Unfortunately, if she makes a...

I NEED TO CLOSE MY FATHER'S P.O.D. ACCOUNT. I AM ONE OF THREE BENEFICIARIES ON THAT ACCOUNT AND ANOTHER BENEFICIARY IS DECEASED.

Depending on the amount of money involved, you may be able to use a small estate proceeding for your sister's portion. That would avoid the need...

Selected as the best answer

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that you cannot obtain a POA after a person's death. If you have a POA or a medical directive during...

Legal advice for contesting a will in florida on a contingency,I live here in Ma.

I would suggest that you re-post this using a Florida location, in order to get responses from Florida attorneys. Most Florida attorneys do not...