Is a lawyer needed in this situation?

Under these set of circumstances, it would be prudent to hire a probate attorney and proceed with formal administration, which will be needed to...

You will need to hire an attorney to look out for your interests and in order to sue anyone. The sooner, the better with the circumstances you are...

Who inherits a house when the owner has a life estate deed and the owner who placed it in a living trust has also died?

It would be a good idea to have the deed reviewed by an attorney to be certain. If the deed gives your mom the life estate, then who is to receive...

Can I sell my share of mother's trust now?

The trust and the house in the trust still belong to your mother. You cannot sell something that you do not yet own.

Does a last will and testament have to be notarized in the state of Florida?

I am sorry for your loss. The will does not have to be notarized in Florida. It is only required to have 2 witnesses. However, in order to...

Why would I ever need a revocable trust just to save time when I have a current will?

Trusts don't just decrease probate time a little bit, if drafted and funded properly, trusts eliminate probate all together. Generally, probate...

How can I contest a will in Florida?

You will have to hire a Probate Litigation Attorney to assist you in contesting a will. AVVO has a find a lawyer tab you may use. Good luck.

It sounds like you will need to go through probate. Whether Summary Administration is appropriate will depend on a few more facts. Since the...

Uncle pass away will not sign.Who has right to estate? From Out of state ...

This question is unclear, but from what is here, it sounds like your Uncle passed without a proper will in place. His estate will pass by intestacy...

You can file a claim against the estate for back child support owed.