Under FL law, all attorneys are entitled to "reasonable compensation". The FL Probate Code, Sect. 733.6171 states what the presumed reasonable...

Are we supposed to create an "Estate" legally? Can I do this without legal representation?

If you do a formal probate in Florida, the law requires that you be represented by an attorney, unless: 1) you are an attorney, or 2) you are the...

What can I do to prevent sis from stealing all of moms assets, cheating me out of inheritance and putting mom in medicaid home?

There is a lot going on here. This is a deplorable situation that occurs far too often. First and foremost is your mother's welfare - not your...

Should I get a lawyer to handle this or is it not worth pursuing?

You have not indicated that you are having any troubles with the trustee. If you are having some sort of conflict with the trustee, or this other...

Am I able to become power of attorney over my father even though he is still legally married?

No person can appoint themselves as guardian. So, unless the spouse has been appointed guardian by a court, she is not his guardian. Your father...

How can I get paid back for property taxes I paid on a TIC home that is in probate?

First, if you are unhappy with the attorney you now have, get another attorney. As to your question, Ms. Valdes gives some good suggestions. ...

What can my children do in order to lay claim on, and be able to retrieve their Dad's property from girlfriend after his death?

There is a very strong emotional issue involved here. Other than the father's vehicle, the monetary value of their father's personal property at...

Can the West Virginia Estate of dead Bernie collect from the Florida intestate Estate of his dead brother Joe?

You have two issues going on here - one is direct descent from an estate to an estate and the second involves virtual or equitable adoption (both...

Lady Bird Question

The "benefit" of a lady bird deed is not to the remainderman. It is to the life estate holder. Keep in mind, a lady bird deed is the colloquial...

What does this mean? And what do they want me to write in the letter answering to this summons?

I agree with my colleagues. As an heir of the borrower, you have an interest in the property. The lender is required to serve a copy of the...