What do I do to locate this property and the finances associated with it?

Your attorney is correct, you will need someone in the state of N. Carolina to assist you. But there are a couple of questions. Who informed you...

Can I transfer my heir status to the girlfriend of my son? If I cannot, is their a tax efficient way to gift her the assets?

First, I am very sorry for the loss of your son. Next, I want to say that your desire to give your portion of his estate is very admirable. As the...

Will we have to open estate in Fort Meyers? How do we name an administrator of estate for our father without a will?

First, I am sorry for you loss. Assuming your father resided in Fort Meyers, administration will need to be initiated in Lee County. Without a...

You have to review your time-sharing agreement to determine what your rights are to such decisions and whether one parent has the ultimate decision...

What should I do now?

First, congratulations on the new baby, there is nothing better than motherhood! There is nothing for you to do unless you are contacted by DCF....

Am I entitLed to home should he pass away?

First, I am sorry that you are having these issues. This question is loaded with several variables. First, is the home still his homestead? In...

Is Liz and Heidi sole heirs to the oil mineral rights? Or are Tom's kids the heirs or are both of them heirs?

First, I am assuming that Peggy and Tom were still married when she Peggy passed. In that case, when Peggy passed away survived by a spouse and...

How to handle probate while PR living overseas ?

I agree with the others and would only add that I have personally represented several personal representatives that I never met in person;...

Should the Executor simply call the attorney and request that the original will be mailed to the Executor?

Yes, contact the attorney who has the will on deposit. Because the deceased passed away residing it Florida, probate will have to be initiated in...

In FL, do most folks hire lawyers for Summary Administration to settle an estate with only one beneficiary or do it themselves?

If you are the sole personal representative and the sole beneficiary, you are not required to hire an attorney. However, it is always prudent to do...