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My mother was a 50 year resident of New Jersey but died in a nursing home in Pennsylvania. She made her PA friend the executor of the estate and left that same friend 50% of the estate and me (her only child) 50% of the estate. I live in Florida and this executor is not responding to any of my... View More 
answered on Jul 23, 2017
You need to have an attorney who is licensed to practice in NJ, if that is where the estate is being probated. You should find a NJ probate attorney as soon as possible to see what is going on. If there are assets that are being improperly distributed, time is of the essence, so act quickly in... View More
Is it legal and ethical for a nurse to accept a house when a patient dies
answered on Jul 20, 2017
This definitely depends on the circumstances. I would recommend consulting with an attorney to make sure that there is no signs of undue influence surrounding the gift.
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Did your father have a will? You need to talk to a probate attorney so that the attorney can provide you with actual customized advice that is based upon the entirety of the information available to you.
answered on Jul 19, 2017
Is there a will? Are you the only person to receive the house from your fathers wishes? If not, then you may not be able to live there if the house is to be transferred to someone else. You need to talk to a probate attorney right away. If the house is probated, typically banks will typically give... View More
My father past away leaving behind am empty plot of land in FL. His widow retains 50% of it, his other four children 40, and I retain 10%. I received the letter below. What are the pros and cons of signing this letter and pros and cons of not signing?
"Consent and Waiver"... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
You really need to meet with a probate attorney ASAP. That sounds like a waiver for a summary administration. The only way that you will know what to do is if you have a private meeting with a probate attorney.
Titled in my name. I have been paying the mortgage for a few years now.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
I would talk to a probate attorney to make sure that house was passed to you correctly.
I went down to pack the personal belongings of my two brothers that passed away and when I arrived at the house all the furniture and some of the personal items were gone from the house. Can a representative give away items from the estate. I know she has given things away, but can she legally do... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2017
As with most questions with the law, the answer here is it depends. Are the items specifically devised in the will? Are the items of value? What does the will say?
I would strongly recommend talking to a probate attorney so that you can provide more detail and get a better answer.
I know it is illegal but who has to file for it? Will the credit card company file for an arrest or would it have to be done by the family? And on average how long does that take?
answered on Jul 5, 2017
If you are a beneficiary of the estate, then you may have to open probate to get it sorted out. It is likely illegal what the son is doing.
Talk to a probate attorney as soon as possible to see what can be done to put a stop to it.
My other brother passed away 9 days after my other brother and the house was to go to an acquaintance. The will isn't even settled and this person moved into the house and I have to go to Florida to pack the house up and she is telling me that I will not be allowed in "her" house and... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2017
You need to talk to a probate attorney right away. A probate attorney will be able to advise you on this woman's status in the house and will be able to start a probate case so that the house is transferred according to your brother's wishes. If the woman does not belong in the house, a... View More
ever filed it in probate. How to I get a copy of this will?
answered on Jun 23, 2017
I agree with Mr. Williamson's answer. Also, see if you mother had a safe deposit box. Sometimes people will keep their will in there.
My lease ended in March and no new lease was drawn up. Between then and now I have had a roommate abandon the property and her belongings. I continue to pay rent in full but her stuff is still in my apartment. Ideally, I'd like to move out by the end of the month and take her stuff with me to... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2017
If your lease payment scheduled was monthly, then 15 days notice is required.
And what do I don't he already has
answered on Jun 7, 2017
You need to talk to an attorney. In Florida, turning off of utilities by a landlord is a prohibited practice which can carry penalties for the landlord. It does not matter if you are late with your rent.
Also, if you are late with rent you can be evicted, depending on the terms of your... View More
No one was primary or contingent she was next of kin but gave me permission to proceed with things as 50/50 now she found out bout policy an don't wanna pay her portion of burial cost
answered on Jun 7, 2017
You should talk to an attorney. If you both are listed as beneficiaries to the life insurance policy, then you may have a claim to the proceeds from the life insurance policy. Regarding the burial costs, there is not enough information to determine whether there should be a split for burial costs.... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2017
I'm not really sure what you mean in your question. Is there a will? Is there property titled in your grandmother's father's mother's name?
You need to talk to a probate attorney.
My Uncle's estate has been in probate for over three years. I cannot understand my lawyer's attempt at explaining why. First it was the judges' not having time. Now it is something about the investments have not been put in the escrow account. I don't know what to do. This... View More
answered on May 31, 2017
An attorney will not be able to provide any answers without looking at the case file for the probate case. Your attorney may be waiting for the court to issue an order relating to the investment accounts. Sometimes that can take time.
Does the will need to be altered for me to be sole heir or will her family become defacto heirs as a result of no action on the will?
answered on May 30, 2017
You will need to have an attorney look specifically at the will. Whatever the will says is what will happen with the beneficiaries if one of them predeceases the other.
Some common will sections state that if one heir predeceases the other, all of the assets (or the specifically enumerated... View More
He did not charge deposit. Now his wife take over with lease. stating no painting no holes in the walls. Is this lease valid since i been there for 8 years already.
answered on May 29, 2017
Under the Florida Statutes a tenant has a responsibility to not damage the property, other than what occurs during normal wear and tear from living in a rental unit. Holes in walls are usually not considered wear and tear. Painting, without the landlord's authorization, could also be... View More
answered on May 17, 2017
This will be based on your lease. If you lease states that you will be charged a late fee for late payments, then yes.
This is a datacenter company. They advertised a lifetime affiliate program, but now they said they will stop paying their customers. I have screenshots of their site before they removed the information. I am in contact with them, but they won't do anything about it. Can I take legal action... View More
answered on May 17, 2017
You need to talk to an attorney. Cases like these are highly fact specific and it will depend on the contract that you have signed with them.
In Florida. Through rental agency. Homeowner decided they wanted the week last minute and voided our rental contract.
answered on May 11, 2017
Did they refund the money? This would depend on the agreement that you signed with the rental company or entered into on the website. You should take a close look at any agreements that you signed and any contracts you entered into through the rental website.
If they do not refund the... View More
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