If I petition the court as trustee, can I pay with trust funds?

In the distribution provisions, the Trust document probably 'spells out' who should get what etc. But IF the Powers of the Trustee allows hiring...

So is this true, I cannot enter without the paperwork even though I'm obviously inheriting it and not to mention paying for it.

I'm sorry for your loss. Probate is the legal process of ensuring property belonging to a deceased passes in accordance with their wishes AND state...

How can an out-of-state executor distribute the firearms of an estate?

This is exactly why my practice and that of other Estate Planning / Trust prefers to separately deal with firearms through a Firearms Trust. While...

Can a surrogate court step in regulate if I get a cut of the settlement of the estate?

I'm very sorry for your tremendous loss. Have your attorney be a primary resource. This forum is for general legal queries and you are apparently...

Stuck with our lawyer and millions at stake. How do we get a second opinion before it's too late?

An experienced Trust attorney could be a tremendous resource for you. See Avvo.com under the link 'Find-A-Lawyer'. Then enter 'Trust' and the...

What am I supposed to say to the bank as PR of estate? Should my probate attorney be able to help me? No response from him.

I agree. Utilize Florida statutory law to provide for the optimum outcome.

I concur. If the home is title in the name of the two spouses with 'Right of Survivorship' then the surviving spouse can file an Affidavit of...

If you are the executor of the Estate you have a DUTY to see to it that your father's will is followed - consistent with the laws of the applicable...

Does an executor of an estate have to notify the heirs about the debts submitted against the estate.

Art is correct. As the Executor of the Estate it is a DUTY to keep beneficiaries informed of provisions of the Will, the assets of the Estate and...

Estate's real estate expenses, who pays for it? Estate or beneficiary?

The best bet is to have a licensed attorney review the documents and sit down with you in person to discuss the best options under the...