The house needs to be valued at its date of death value. If you sell the house for more than that amount you would be subject to taxes. But only if the net sales price is more than the appraised value.

If the Judge put everything in your name then nothing needs to go into an estate account.

As the Personal Representative you are free to engage any attorney you desire to assist you with the probate process. I would express my concerns first to your current and then, if necessary, you can hire a replacement attorney. You must have an attorney assist you through this legal process.

You need to create a Last Will and Testament and/or Revocable Trust to accomplish your goal. If you want to ensure that one child is disinherited I highly recommend that you utilize the services of a legal expert and not an online form. In the alternative, you could title your financial accounts as... View More

You have several options: (i) a lady bird deed which passes title to her at your death but still provides you with full control over the property; or (ii) put her name on the title (not the best option as anything you do with the property will later require her approval).

You need to engage an attorney and change the document. If you believe your Mother was unduly influenced that is a legal basis to challenge the document. Unfortunately, what you are experiencing is not uncommon today.

You will need to have him sign a new deed that removes him from the title to the property.

Is the proceeding in Florida or New Jersey? You may have a legal basis to Appeal the ruling, if it fits within guidelines. Otherwise, you can Petition for removal based upon the presentation of your evidence. Good luck.

The location of the institution has no bearing on its protection, what is important is your state of residence. Not many institutions are located or headquartered in Florida.

Absolutely yes. If you are the sole beneficiary, the information can only be given to you.

Your advocate may reside in any state or country. There are no restrictions as far as residency or relationship.

Unfortunately, nothing prevents them from challenging your designation with each institution. There are no tax implications if the amount received is under the unified credit amount.

If the home is your primary residence, under Florida law your spouse can elect either a 1/2 ownership interest or a life estate. If you leave your entire estate to your spouse by Will, the above would not apply as he/she would be receiving the entire asset.

A Personal Representative is NOT named when you utilize Summary Administration in Florida.

If your name / identity was forged I would highly recommend that you not only contact law enforcement but the judicial system in which the event occurred. Depending upon the amount in question, it could be a very serious crime.

I highly recommend that you engage legal counsel before the proceeding. They may advise you best how to proceed based upon your specific circumstances, especially if there are no assets in the probate estate.

In many cases, if the decedent's Last Will left everything to his/her surviving spouse, the DMV will transfer the title to them upon receiving a copy of the Will. The auto is an exempt asset so no creditor claims would attach to it. Try that route and see if they oblige.

None of what is being requested is needed by the attorney drafting her estate planning documents. The only information he/she may require is the age of the child.

A properly prepared and recorded quit-claim deed will pass title to the property from one party to another. If done during her lifetime, she will lose her homestead and/or widow exemption, if applicable. Based upon the value of the property, if in excess of $16,000, you will need to report the gift... View More

If she died with no assets titled in her individual name then no probate is required in the state of Florida.

Depending upon the verbiage contained within your father's POA, she may be able to appoint you as her agent/representative to handle certain matters on her behalf. However, she cannot sign a POA over to you.