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Q: Does my mother need to remove my deceased father's name from the house deed in Florida?
My father recently passed away, and my parents had joint ownership of the house in Florida, but there was no will and no probate initiated. Does my mother need to remove his name from the house deed, and if so, what steps should she take in this situation?
Sherri B. Simpson
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
The answer really depends on how title was held between your mother and father. If it was titled as joint tenants with rights of survivorship (as tenants by the entireties if title held jointly as husband and wife), then the property passes by operation of law to your mom. But if it was titled as... View More 
Q: Can I end my lease due to landlord issues and property problems?
I am experiencing ongoing issues with both my landlord and the property I rent in Ohio. There has been a water leak in my ceiling for the past 5 months, and despite notifying my landlord multiple times through maintenance requests, texts, call logs, and providing evidence such as photos and videos,... View More
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
Your method and your lease is going to be in the lease itself and in revised code chapter 5321. If your lease has a termination process you may use it. Otherwise you may use the landlord tenant act provisions for depositing your rent with the municipal court which has jurisdiction in your area.
Q: How to correct my SSN mistake in Chapter 7 filing in Florida?
I filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Leon County, Florida (Northern District), and I recently noticed an error in my social security number. I've printed the necessary amendment forms, but I'm confused about the process. Specifically, the forms mention needing a certificate of service, and... View More
Sherri B. Simpson
answered on Jun 3, 2026
answered on Jun 3, 2026
You file a Motion to Amend the Petition to Correct the Social Security Number stating you made a scrivener's error, file the amended petition and amended notice of social security, and either the court will enter an order (as you don't have an attorney) or will set it for hearing. After... View More
Q: Does the at-fault driver's insurance cover my damages if I'm uninsured?
I was involved in an accident in Louisiana where another driver ran a stop sign and was found 100% at fault. I am an uninsured driver. The impact tore off my front bumper, and my car was towed. I have medical records from injuries sustained during the accident and a police report indicating the... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2026
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answered on Jun 3, 2026
Due to Louisiana's No Pay No Play law, you cannot recover the first $100,000 dollars of property damage and the first $100,000 of bodily injury damages from the at-fault driver if you were an uninsured driver at the time of the incident.
Sometimes, the other insurance company will tell... View More
Q: Does the at-fault driver's insurance cover my damages if I'm uninsured?
I was involved in an accident in Louisiana where another driver ran a stop sign and was found 100% at fault. I am an uninsured driver. The impact tore off my front bumper, and my car was towed. I have medical records from injuries sustained during the accident and a police report indicating the... View More
David Pittman
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
The short answer is: Yes, the at-fault driver's insurance is generally still responsible for your damages, but driving uninsured creates significant legal and financial roadblocks depending on where the crash occurred.
Here is how it typically breaks down:
1. Property Damage... View More
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