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2 Answers | Asked in Elder Law, Probate and Real Estate Law for Massachusetts on
Q: My father passed two years ago in Florida. My father was due an interest in his fathers home along with two siblings i

In Massachusetts. The property is now for sale and the realtor says we must hire probate atty. true or false and in what state?

Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on Aug 18, 2017

I would need more facts, but it sounds like you need to have an probate administration in Florida and an ancillary administration in Massachusetts.

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2 Answers | Asked in Probate for Florida on
Q: My mom passed recently and left no will. I am the only child. Do i need a probate lawyer?

Im a single mom who left a job out of state to take care of mom. I have no money for a probate lawyer.Is there any help for me?

Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on Aug 3, 2017

Call and speak to a probate lawyer in the county where your mother passed away. If she owned a home or a car or financial accounts solely in her own name, you will need to have a probate administration of some type. Typically a lawyer is paid from the estate proceeds.

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2 Answers | Asked in Elder Law for Florida on
Q: The nursing home where my grandma lives has gotten a temporary guardian for my grandmother and they are having a compet

The nursing home where my grandma lives has gotten a temporary guardian for my grandmother and they are having a competency hearing (calling her indigent and challenging her competency). Her hearing is on July 31st. Should I get a lawyer to contest the guardianship? Is this okay? the guardian... View More

Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on Jul 14, 2017

It sounds like an energency temporary guardianship has been established and that the final hearing is set on the 31st. Unless you want the current proposed guardian to be appointed you must insert yourself into the proceeding with your own lawyer. The Court has appointed an attorney to look out... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Florida on
Q: I received notice from a collector about a speeding ticket for $400 from 2013 should I ask for proof?

I do not recall this ticket at all and I actually went to court in the same county for a different ticket less than a year ago. Wouldn't it have come up then if there was an outstanding ticket? Should I ignore this, call the court or call the collection agency?

Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on Jul 14, 2017

It is very easy to look up Florida records online. Go to the county/clerk's office website and look it up. If it is in Pinellas call me and I will look it up for you. Google search a lawyer in the county where the ticket exists and ask them. It should take a few minutes depending on their... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Florida on
Q: I need to file a Claim against an Estate. I've been told that I must provide an "Entry of Appearance" before filing.

What exactly is this and how do I comply? I have all the documents to support the Claim.

Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on Jul 11, 2017

Contact the probate clerk at your local clerk of courts -- they should have a form for you -- the do in my jurisdiction -- Pinellas. We dont do entry of appearance and you dont need a lawyer. The claim has all your information on it.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: If I live in Florida but was charged for DUI in GA two years ago do I obtain FL or GA lawyer?

Charged with DUI, driving with license suspended, controlled substance. I was pulled over pled the fifth and did not have any controlled substance on me at the time. Was charged in 2014, bailed out. Contacted court several times and they could never pull anything up in their system. Received no... View More

Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on May 30, 2017

You always want to retain a lawyer from the Jurisdiction where the case is pending -- The Georgia lawyer fluent in DUI and criminal practice, should be able to look it up your case immediately and advise you how to proceed.

3 Answers | Asked in Elder Law for Florida on
Q: What steps should I take if I suspect the legal guardian of my grandmother is abusing her?
Thomas Tripp
Thomas Tripp
answered on May 8, 2017

You could report it to the Elder Abuse Hotline -- they will ask you for all the information and then respond accordingly.

You could report it directly to the supervising Judge's office in writing -- clerk of court should serve the same purpose.

You could contact a guardianship...
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