My brother gave up his daughter and allowed his ex wife's husband to adopt her. He passed away in November 2016. We are trying to settle his estate. I received a letter from the military pension and retirement that they need the address of this child. Is she entitled to his estate if she was... View More 
answered on Apr 28, 2017
Adoption alone does not necessarily eliminate inheritance rights. That said, if his parental rights were properly terminated when he gave the daughter up for adoption, then the daughter may have no inheritance rights.
Here are the exceptions for children who were adopted and whose natural... View More
My grandfather passed away this morning and my house, that he bought for me, is still in his name. But my grandmother, his wife, is still alive and well. Me and my grandmother was wondering who we contact to get the house put in her name or mine.
answered on Apr 28, 2017
You'll likely need to contact a Florida probate attorney assuming the property is in Florida.
The court will only directly distribute the property in your name if there is a Will that directs that distribution. Otherwise, your grandmother will need to consent to distributing the... View More
, I am an only child, I live in the state of Florida so do my parents. They own two homes, two cars, boats, bank accounts, IRA, many things. They have zero debt, and they have willed everything to me in a legal will. I have no brothers or sisters there are no step parents involved. Will this go... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2017
I agree with the previous answer - more info is needed.
Bear in mind that the existence of a Will does not avoid probate.
Feel free to check out this FAQ for more info: https://www.weprobateflorida.com/florida-probate-frequently-asked-questions/
My father's estate is settled. How much usually to add asset to estate to get inheritance paid out to 3 heirs
answered on Apr 14, 2017
I doubt you'll get fee quotes here but if the estate was opened and later closed, you may want to contact the attorney who originally handled the case. If not, contact another attorney and ask how they would structure their fees for this process.
My office typically handles re-openings... View More
Account with chase bank what do i need to do to be able to close his account
answered on Apr 10, 2017
Are you the only surviving heir? Did he have a Will?
Did you happen to pay for the funeral/cremation?
There are a few options but most require probate court. What's the value of the account?
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