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answered on Jul 27, 2017
Yes. You will need to review your lease agreement. Typically, additional amounts are due to a landlord for bouncing a check, late fees and property damage. Hope that helps. Best of Luck! Jennifer
Has informed the probate attorney that it is not possible to close without the legal heirs signing off. How is it even possible that it was listed for sale in the first place if these steps weren't taken?
answered on Jul 26, 2017
There is not enough information to know for sure. If the property is subject to a Summary Administration, the title would pass when the Judge signed the final order and the new owners would sign at closing. If the probate is not finalized, all of the heirs could sign to expedite the closing... View More 
I am breaking lease 7/31 original end date is 10/21.
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Review the terms of your lease to see what it says about utilities. If you "break" your lease, you will want to be sure that you get an acknowledgement in writing from your landlord. If it is a situation where something came up and you are required to move and your landlord is in... View More
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 will need to contact an attorney in the jurisdiction where the probate is pending. Your residence does not allow a Florida lawyer to advise you. Best of Luck! Jennifer
I am homeless and need somewhere to sleep. I need EMERGENCY help please
answered on Jul 23, 2017
I would want to know more about your family situation, but assuming that you are going to inherit the home and just need time to file the probate, I don't see any reason why not. Just know that until you have legal title to the home, you will not be able to mortgage, sell or get insurance on... View More
How much am i looking to pay, for a small claim of $230. Regarding a bill i got stuck with because new honor of puppy decided not to register and vaccinate puppy. Is it worth it?
answered on Jul 22, 2017
You will want to check with your local Clerk of Court. Small Claims between $100 and $500 should be $80 filing fee. You will also have to hire a process server or pay the sheriff to serve the summons, which is an extra approx. $50. As you have no contract that would allow you to recover fees,... View More
She never changed the owner ship so she would not have to pay anything,Since she doesn't want to pay the fine for not putting on her rabbie shots. can i legally get the dog back, and how do i go about it
answered on Jul 22, 2017
Sounds like you would need to file a small claims against her. The forms and instructions are available on the Clerk of Court website. Best of Luck! Jennifer
After moving out landlord sent a claim on security deposit for a pet deposit. I have never owned a pet in home. Friends brought pet over and I pet sitted for mom for a week, but I personally never owned a pet. She admitted she came to the house several times in an email. She never ever said... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2017
Any changes to the lease would have to be in writing. Your landlord can't come after the fact and charge a pet deposit that was not previously agreed to. Additionally, the landlord is required to send you notice pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 83.49(3)(a) within 15 days that they intend... View More
Can the property be Quit Claimed over to someone who can then do a Quiet Title?
answered on Jul 21, 2017
That should not be the case. There were some foreclosure cases that were part of a class action and were put on hold because the paperwork was not correct. You can wait it out or work it out with a modification of your mortgage. The only way I can see that you could lose it would be if the... View More
I own my home. Brother was staying there without a lease paying rent. I sold home and am due to close 7/27. He was notified 7/8. He has gone to court to request more time. What do I do?
answered on Jul 20, 2017
You need to file an ejectment action. Most Clerk of Court websites have a self-help package for that. Best of Luck! Jennifer
answered on Jul 20, 2017
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act regulates the time and manner in which a debt collector may contact you. If you take the call, advise that you are unable to accept phone calls from them and ask them to provide all future communications in writing. That should stop the phone calls, but you... View More
Is it legal and ethical for a nurse to accept a house when a patient dies
answered on Jul 20, 2017
I guess in a situation where there were no living relatives or a situation where the nurse was a longstanding caretaker and the gift is in appreciation for service. Just know that if there is family, they could challenge the gift and if the person that passed was not completely aware of what they... View More
My one brother passed away on 11/8/2016 and named my other brother as his personal representative in his will. He also named another person if he didn't want to do it or was unable to do it. He was taking care of the estate and then he passed on 11/17/16. My second brother didn't have a... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2017
I am sorry for the loss of your two brothers.
The personal representative roll would go to the alternate personal representative named in the Will, unless they are unable or unwilling to handle the estate or if there was some reason they should not be named personal representative. Best... View More
She hasn't and does not respond. What shall I do? Cancel check and send a letter?
answered on Jul 20, 2017
I would want more details about timing, but as it seems they are avoiding you after taking your money, I would stop payment on your check right away and look for a new place. If things are getting started this way, you may save yourself a lot of problems going forward. Best of Luck!! Jennifer
answered on Jul 19, 2017
There is no real question here, but when a person passes, leaving no Will, the estate is distributed by the laws of intestacy. In Florida, that means generally, to spouse, kids, parents, siblings, etc. You will want to consult with an attorney regarding the next steps. Best of Luck! Jennifer
answered on Jul 19, 2017
You can "keep it," assuming you are the sole surviving heir, you are the beneficiary named in the Will or no other heirs want it. Just know that you really do need to file a probate, as you will not be able to get insurance, mortgage or sell the property that is not titled in your name.... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2017
You "can" but just know that the mortgage can call the mortgage due, you will not be covered by insurance and you will not be able to refinance, mortgage or sell the home until you file a probate to get title in your name. Best of Luck! Jennifer
There are about 10 creditors with debt totaling around $50,000. Is Summary Administration appropriate in this case? Or is Formal Administration going to be necessary?
answered on Jul 19, 2017
You are going to need an attorney to file your probate case. It sounds like you will be able to file Summary Administration. Best of Luck! Jennifer
Titled in my name. I have been paying the mortgage for a few years now.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
You need to file a probate for your grandmother and if there was no probate done for your uncle's estate, you will need to file a probate for your uncle as well. You will need to supply the original Will(s) and Death Certificate(s) to an attorney to handle the probate(s) for you. It is not... View More
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
It sounds like there is a pending probate. You would want to get a copy of the Will and review any probate papers to see the inventory, status and powers of the Personal Representative. If there are any items that have been directly given to you in the Will, you will want to be sure that you get... View More
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