What is the right choice of probate for me? Summary or Formal.

If your current probate attorney knows that you want to initiate litigation on behalf of your deceased brother and is still recommending Summary...

Can I help him apply for disability without applying for guardianship? Can the hospital release him on his own legally?

Whether guardianship is needed for you to assist your son's father depends on whether he has the necessary mental capacity to understand what is...

At your father's age, I do not know how beneficial this might be, but another option to at least consider is to look into long-term care insurance....

Can I have Trust modified to reflect these circumstances. Does the Trust Protector have the authority to facilitate modification

The answer to your basic question is "It depends". it depends upon the terms of the trust, the "drastic" changes that have taken place and whether...

What documentation do I need to file with the courts to postpone a guardianship trial date? I still need to seek council

The probate courts in Broward County do not have "trials". They have hearings. You need to file a request for a continuance in the court holding...

Do I have rights as the father to take my kids and bring them home

Many people think that by signing a document they have given someone "guardianship". One does not "give" guardianship to someone else. ...

My question : Am I entitled to 3% of the stock (before I take my share) in addition to the 3% of the estate less the stock?

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Foster are both correct. The first person you need to discuss this with is the attorney for the estate, which is required...

Do I have to file my mother’s pour-over will?

I agree with my colleagues that you can get away with not going through probate under the facts you present. I answer separately just to state...

What is the SSI Standard from Real Property SALE or WILL.

Some government benefit programs require repayment of benefits paid out when the benefit recipient passes (i.e., Medicaid). I do not know if SSI...

How do I find out my rights as his blood family vs his spouse? I believe everything went to probate , what do I need do?

If your father was married at the time of his death, and his home was in his name alone, his home, would be considered "protected homestead"...