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I'm helping a seller looking to sell their Florida land, which needs to go through probate due to their father's passing. I'd like to know if hiring an attorney is necessary for transferring the deed to the seller's name, and what the expected fees for this service might be. Thank you!"
answered on Dec 18, 2023
Depending on the facts of the case, date of death, value of property, etc., the property may have to be administered under formal or summary administration, and will likely require an attorney because it is a complicated process. This heir should consult with a probate attorney to discuss and... View More 
arrangements for his funeral. i have a key to his house and have stayed with him many times. He also set up a bank account with both our names. He told me to pay his bills if he could not. I have no legal paper to show that I can do things on his behalf. He died unexpectedly. I had recently been... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2023
Very sorry for your loss. The banks and other institutions may require you to obtain Letters of Administration from the probate court in order to manage your deceased brother's affairs as the personal representative. If so, you will need to hire a probate attorney to open a probate... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
Trademark filing fees are between $250-$350 per trademark per class. Also, it is recommended that you conduct a clearance search of your proposed trademark prior to beginning the registration process in order to review any trademarks currently in use that may be confusingly similar to your... View More
Trademark Details
Status: 602 - Abandoned-Failure To Respond Or Late Response
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Serial Number85047118
Status602 - Abandoned-Failure To Respond Or Late Response
Status Date2011-04-06
Filing Date2010-05-25... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2024
Of the registration has been abandoned past the grace period allowed, then you would have to submit a new trademark registration.
The attorney that drew up the will is no longer in private practice. What do I need to do to get the house, land and vehicles in my name?
answered on Jan 26, 2024
My condolences for your loss. You will need to deposit the original will with the clerk of court in the county where your father resided and hire a probate attorney in Florida to file for probate administration.
2-3 months at times between responding parties (other 2 parties each with own attys - 3 parties total) communications and status updates. When I inquire ... "I'll let you know when I hear something." 3rd petition for extension has to be filed, again.
answered on Jan 15, 2024
You may consult with another probate attorney to review the status of the administration and inquire about the possibility of substituting your probate attorney with a new attorney if warranted.
I want to open a company with the name Elixir
answered on Nov 25, 2023
An application or registration with a status of abandoned does not necessarily mean the trademark is no longer in use by that owner or another. A clearance should be performed before using and/or registering any trademark. Consult with a trademark attorney for more guidance through this process.
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Before filing an application, a business owner should always conduct a clearance search to determine if there are any confusingly similar trademarks in use. Applications for U.S. trademark registration can be filed with the USPTO. However, it is strongly recommended that you work with an attorney... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2023
A trademark may have a status of abandoned when the owner has failed to file a response or some other required document. It does not necessarily mean that the trademark is not in use by that applicant or any other business. You may be able to file a new trademark registration if you have conducted... View More
I'm starting a business in the supplement industry and I want to know how to protect my brand name and logo.
answered on Oct 3, 2023
You should seek an experienced trademark attorney to guide you with the registration process and to assist you with conducting a clearance search to determine if there are any existing similar trademarks that could pose an obstacle to registering and using your trademarks.
I am in Florida. I have the death certificate and a will that specifies me as the executor. There are no non-exempt assets, so nothing going into probate. However I am filing a Petition for Summary Administration anyway because it is my understanding that the Petition to Declare Homestead Property... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
An order of Summary Administration can be used to distribute a decedent's accounts, however for the Petition, you will need to provide values for the accounts and other assets of the estate in order to determine if the estate qualifies for Summary Administration. Unfortunately many banks and... View More
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Where would I find the procedure if this is a possibility.
answered on Jul 5, 2023
It may be possible to merge your LLC into a new nonprofit organization where the assets of the LLC would be merged into the surviving nonprofit corporation. This is a complicated process and it is recommended that you work with an attorney to assist you.
How do I access it? I have a copy of her DL and death certificate which I signed.
answered on Jul 3, 2023
Depending on the size of the estate, you may be able to petition for Summary Administration or other small estate proceeding. Consult with a probate attorney for more specific guidance.
answered on Jun 27, 2023
Contact a trademark attorney directly for guidance on reinstating a trademark.
If a name is showing a trademark and then shows the above: "Status: 710 - cancelled - section 8"
answered on Jun 22, 2023
For trademarks registered with the USPTO, the 710 cancelled - section 8 status means that the registration for this particular trademark has been can yelled due to failure to file required maintenance forms. This does not mean that the trademark in question is no longer being used by the owner or... View More
Currently, I checked and the history remains cancelled with no other application.
answered on Jun 21, 2023
A trademark owner is generally given two months of the date of the cancellation/expiration notice to file a petition to revive. If more than two months have passed, then a new application to register the trademark will have to be filed.
How do I change the codes for my trademark as what we do has changed over the past year.
answered on Jun 21, 2023
While the owner of a registered trademark may submit a filing to delete classes from their registration, they are not allowed to add classes. New classes are filed via a new trademark registration application. Consult with a trademark attorney for guidance.
answered on Jun 13, 2023
You may consult with a Trademark attorney to assist you with registering your trademark. A clearance search should be conducted to determine if there are any confusingly similar marks already in use prior to filing the trademark application.
My uncle has passed away in St. Pete around a month ago. I wonder to ask about the legal process to begin probate.
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
The answer depends on the facts of the estate. The last will should be deposited with the clerk of court within 10 days of date of death, and there are also deadlines for filing estate taxes or disclaimers, if applicable. Additionally, some assets such as, bank accounts may be inaccessible without... View More
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