Since your son did not have a will, the FL Probate Code dictates who has priority to be appointed as the personal representative (or PR, FL's...

A magistrate (we have general and special magistrates in FL), is a hearing officer that judges often use for more minor issues so as to free up the...

How do I get access to my deceased grandfather's Trust?

First you need to get a copy of the trust. Unlike wills, trusts are not filed in the probate court. You will need to find who has the original...

What are the chances of us getting guardianship of our nieces.

I agree with Mr. Kaye regarding who has preference in appointment in a guardianship. However, the situation you describe is first a matter of...

How flexible is the 10 day period for filing a Notice of Mediation as part of court ordered mediation in a FL civil suit?

You should absolutely be concerned. Assuming the mediation order required plaintiff's attorney - your attorney - to prepare and serve the Notice...

Yes, it is a crime - theft. A person commits the crime of theft if that person knowingly obtains or uses the property of another with intent to...

I downloaded a will and want to know if its legal if not notarized. I live in Florida.

Wills do not need to be notarized in FL. They only need to be witnessed by two witnesses, who watched the maker of the will and each other sign...

How to get security deposit back as the beneficiary of a parent who has passed

First, your friend's daughter should check the rental agreement to ensure that the deposit is refundable upon the death of the tenant. Second, she...

Last wills and false liens on property

Keeping in mind that this woman can always try to contest the will, there are three timeframes relative to contesting wills. First, as has been...

Can I get guardianship of someone in Kentucky if I live in another state,if they sign guardianship over to me

Since the guardianship is in Kentucky, the law of Kentucky is going to govern this issue, at least in part. If it is your intention that your...