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How can I get actual bank statements from my deceased mothers trust, in which my older sister is the trustee?
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Answered on June 27, 2016
You're not necessarily going to have to intervene in the probate process. As a qualified beneficiary of the trust you are almost certainly entitled...
If i am the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, can they use my insurance policy in the estate or probate process?
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Answered on June 16, 2016
Florida statutes exempt items that have beneficiary designations (like insurance policies) from the probate process. If your mother's husband is...
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If you are divorced and the parents of your ex husband left money in the will to your children how can you find out?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
This is a great question and, fortunately, it's one with a fairly straight forward answer. Wills have to be filed with the clerk of court in the...
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If an attorney sends a letter saying I owe money after probate is closed, what happens? Asked before but website not working.
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Answered on May 02, 2016
It's difficult to provide a definite answer based on the information that you've provided. However, it is extremely likely that, unless someone...
Can I file a summary administration myself, and what do I do if I find other assets later?
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Answered on March 01, 2016
Florida Probate Rule 5.030 states that "every personal representative, unless the personal representative remains the sole interested person, shall...
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Does my Trustee have to sell it to them?
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Answered on February 01, 2016
Look to the terms of the trust document to determine what the duties and obligations of the Trustee are with regard to the homestead and any other...
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Can i sue this attorney in Florida? I now live in Georgia.
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Answered on January 28, 2016
Your first step should be to file a complaint with the Florida Bar Association's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program. The Attorney Consumer...
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Do I have to pay income tax on the money paid to me on behalf of my husband's claim?
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Answered on January 28, 2016
Whether the funds that you have received on behalf of your husband's settlement are taxable will depend upon the underlying claim. Some settlement...
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What is require to have her put somewhere, do I have to become her guardian, etc.?
What type of attorney do I need to consult?
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Answered on January 28, 2016
You'll need to speak with an attorney who handles guardianships (preferably one with elder law experience). I'm moving your question to the...
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How do I handle a trustee who is self-dealing and not holding up to her duty to give proper notice, and who is commingling funds
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Answered on January 24, 2016
The answers to all of your questions will lie in the trust document itself. It isn't uncommon for trusts and other estate planning documents to...
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