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Property was left to my cousin. Her father has been deceased since 2007. Property never transferred in her name and I would like to purchase it from her. He has no outstanding debt. The property was the only thing that needed to be transferred. She had POA over his affairs. I paid past due... View More 
answered on Aug 18, 2022
This would be eligible for summary administration, which my firm handles for $2,345.00 flat fee statewide. You can also file this “pro se” without an attorney.
4 children. Personal representative gave 3 of them $146,000. A trust for the diabled 4th child was to be funded with $146,000. No trust yet 9 months later. How much time legally to create trust?
answered on Jun 7, 2022
There is no time limit or requirement for the nominated personal representative to administer the estate. If they fail to act, another party can choose to put the case through probate. If a personal representative has already been appointed, several factors affect the timing of distributions and... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2021
3%, plus potentially an hourly rate for extraordinary services.
One sister predeceased him by 4 years. Who are his heirs with regards to the sale of his home? Are nieces and nephews entitled to money from the sale of the home? The children of my late sister that predeceased him believe that they are entitled to receive a portion of the money from the sale of... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2021
Yes, the deceased sister's children are entitled to money (assuming there is no will directing otherwise). Specifically they will split 20% (their mother's share if she was living).
When someone dies without a will in Florida their estate goes through "intestate... View More
mom was longest survivor does dad's Will still have any validity? This year I demolish trailer home to keep property enforcement from court case as I continue to pay for yard upkeep with no cooperation from siblings
Can I put in my name via adverse possession or can will be probated... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2021
If your dad dies first, his will will control what he owned when he passed. If he left everything to your mom, her will controls the assets after her death. If she died without at will, her estate will pass "intestate" as laid out in this flowchart:... View More
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