Mr. Sudbury is correct. However, if it can be shown that the will was lost or destroyed without any intent to revoke it, a photocopy of the will...

As Mr. Shaffer stated, there is no such thing as a "short certificate" or "small estate affidavit" in Florida. We have three levels of probate in...

The Personal Representative (PR) - the person named in the Letters of Administration to administer the estate - is not personally responsible for...

My mother is deceased and she left a home to 6 out of seven children, do we need an attorney to add the other sibling?

Just by asking the question, you make it clear that you will almost certainly need an attorney to make this happen for you. As Ms. Nesbit...

Attorneys on Avvo are not supposed to solicit business on this forum, nor are potential clients supposed to solicit attorneys. In addition to the...

What happens when there is no will?

The process when there is no will is very similar to when there is a will. The main difference being that when there is a will, you have to get...

The able-bodied son would be the executor or personal representative of his mother's estate - not her power of attorney. Regardless, as stated by...

I would like to have my Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney. ?

Yes and no. Any attorney who is going to advise you about your Brokerage Agreement is necessarily going to have to see it to review it. Clearly,...

I would disagree with Mr. Sudbury and say it is not "normal" to execute more than one original will. Can it be done? Yes, but I would advise very...

Need to know if my case would be feasible.

The answer will depend on the law of the state in which your father resided at the time of his death, which you do not mention. With that said, it...