Technically, it's not. Although I do not know the law in Florida, if it is similar to California's laws, you can only use the POA to spend money...

Right to inherit in Florida for a Swedish citizen?

You do not need to be a US citizen to inherit. Whether you (as the child of a deceased cousin) have the right to inherit in Florida depends on the...

Relatives are sending money to us from overseas to buy an apartment. Are there any tax or legal implications?

Yes. If you receive more than $100,000 from a non-US citizen/non-US resident, the gift needs to be reported to the IRS on a special form. The...

Guardianship of Grandson

It's really in everyone's best interests if you establish a formal, legal guardianship for your grandson. The procedure to obtain guardianship...

Can I request a disbursment in KY from the executor of a will of which I am a beneficiary.

If Kentucky is like California, it's not quite that simple. Even if the creditor's claim period has expired, the executor is still required to...

I am the executor of a friend's estate. Her home is jointly owned with her two daughters.

If the home is sold before the probate has been completed, then you will need to sign the deed transferring your friend's share of the house to the...

You need to phone the probate examiner's office and ask if they will accept an "affidavit" that through inadvertence you failed to state whether...

What legal right do I have to get access to all documents and receipts of my fathers after his death.

If your father's estate is still being probated, then you should be able to require the executor to file an accounting with the court. You might...

Can I live in my husbands' home after he passes away?

I agree that you might have some limited rights to the house, but the house does not sound like it was community property based on the information...

Ms. Walters is correct; you need to check the OK probate code. In California $19K would be the statutory fee for an estate worth about $800K. If...