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it has been a year now. my father was only in her facility for one month. lawyer says they can not subpoena the owner because we are not in litigation. What can i do to help my lawyer retrieve the records.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
I hope you get a useful answer on this forum, but if don't, the type of lawyer you need to look for to obtain another opinion depends on the reason you wish to obtain the records. If you suspect medical malpractice, contact a lawyer specializing in that area. If you want the records for some... View More 
Deceased husband was already receiving his SSI. I was a housewife for 20 years.
answered on Dec 26, 2022
Unfortunately, the magic age is 60 (when your remarriage would not affect your ability to qualify for survivors benefits on your deceased husband's record). The exception to this is if you are above the age of 50 AND have a disability.
My sister is not providing me with any information about my recently deceased mothers home sale which is supposed to be split between 3 siblings, including myself. She recently asked for money for taxes and insurance so the closing would go through. When i asked her for copy of will, PA agreement,... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your mother, please accept my condolences for you and your family at this sad and difficult time. A copy of the will should be provided to any beneficiary interested party, if not, Florida Statute requires that it be filed with the clerk of the court... View More
She lives in Florida and my father has dementia and we are finding out about unpaid loans and she doesn't want anything to compromise her home.
answered on Dec 5, 2022
No. Only the person named on the title can remove themselves. Your mother needs to consult with a lawyer that practices elder law to see what her options are and if getting a guardian appointed is feasible.
FL Statute 768 is quoted by Lawyers to me, in their efforts to don't present a medical assassins case, every time I consult every Lawyer I've consulted, after a group of Doctors murdered my mother in front of my eyes with their protocols, practices, and deftly persistent actions against... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
So sorry to hear about your tragedy. Florida Statutes are enacted, amended, or repealed by the Florida Legislature, where you are represented by your State Senator and your State Representative. If you don't know who they are, you can find them by inputting your address here:... View More
My cousin tricked my elderly mom into signing a quit claim deed with survivorship rights. When mom passed my cousin signed a QCD that stated it was joint tenancy with survivorship rights, but in the body of the deed it listed only one person as the grantee, it also has an enhanced life estate.... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2022
You need to take a copy of the deed to a real estate litigator as soon as possible. This is a very complex issue and a lawyer needs to see the actual deed to provide advice.
The police say its a civil matter he robbed us with a fraudulent POA for over two hundred and fourty four thousand dollars worth of money property and assets
answered on Sep 6, 2022
You did not ask a question. Re-post to state what you wish to find out or what kind of help you are seeking. Also, we see our on end says, "Orland, CA asked ... in Civil Rights, Domestic Violence, Elder Law and Identity Theft for Florida." State where the events occurred, as it's... View More
My Dad’s “daughter” downloaded some generic General POA form for my Dad January 31 2011 and he was suffering from dementia & a brain aneurysm 10yrs prior. I finally got a copy and it shows him as the Principal ( all her writings not his, including writing his name ) and he also signed... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2022
No, Florida law (and Florida Statute 709.2105 in particular) requires that powers of attorney have two witnesses. Clearly the principal cannot be the witness to his own POA.
How was it "upgraded" to a durable POA in 2021? Did he again sign it, were there again two witnesses,... View More
The executrix, his adult cousins, have repeatedly refused reasonable requests for access to those funds (for legitimate expenses) since 2014. During that year his father passed and he needed living expenses and medical services. In 2020 to present they have repeatedly refused to relinquish any... View More
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answered on Jul 15, 2022
Florida Statutes Section 736.0813 sets forth some of the information that beneficiaries of Florida trusts are entitled to receive. You can read it here: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0736/Sections/0736.0813.html . In any... View More
I live in Tampa, Florida and my grandma recently had to move into a facility for elderly. This happend while I wasnt even in the country. I never signed anything and I am no responsible for my grandma since i am legally disabled myself. She actually is my payee. I only live off of SSI benefits and... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
She is paid your SSI benefits? That doesn't matter; I see no reason you would be required to pay for her living in the facility,
My great aunt passed away in 2013 and everything went to my great uncle as the will stated. then in 2015 my uncle passed and being the executor his estate and his power of attorney before that I'm wondering what's needed to claim property in my great aunts name that we just found a few... View More
answered on May 31, 2022
Hi there - given that you uncle passed away about 7 years ago, the first step would be to determine if a probate has been opened. There are many factors that would go into whether or not you have anything to claim:
1. Was there any property left to probate at your uncle's passing?... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
Generally, No, not unless they signed and agreed to be responsible. The estate may be responsible in a probate. I would encourage the spouse to speak with a Florida Probate Attorney.
My stepmother signed a car title and gave the car away while in hospice car?
The person was not someone in her will.
Can i sell home purcahsed during marriage if he is on deed but not on mortgage. can he take equity of the home prior to marriage not on deed or mortgage. but on deed on home purchased during marriage.
answered on Apr 27, 2022
A spouse gains a property interest in real property (homes) during the marriage. This interest is independent of the deed (names on title) or the mortgage. A property can remain non-marital if there is a prenuptial agreement. Otherwise you will need the court's help to separate the marital and... View More
They do not live together and have not been together over 10 years. Dad now has dementia and dad's family allowed her to come back and take over. She is receiving all of dad's money but has abandoned him. He's being evicted from his apartment because she has not been paying the... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2022
First, just because someone has dementia, does not mean they are incapable of signing a new Power of Attorney (e.g. some folks with dementia have moments when they are very lucid/intelligent and others where they are not....if they sign during a "lucid interval" then the POA is valid).... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2022
You will have to check with the individual law offices or attorney and see what their individual fee for such work or hourly fee will be. A lot will depend on the circumstances and what needs to be done, the current deed would need to be reviewed for specific terms and rights reserved and precisely... View More
Hi. I was searching court records for my grandfather after my mother (his caretaker) saw an odd credit card charge. He is currently in a suit to be ejected from his girlfriend's property that was filed by his girlfriend's daughter/guardian. The issue is that my father has a POA for my... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2022
If your grandfather is being sued to be ejected from his girlfriend's property, what difference does it make that he has a POA "for" your grandfather's father? You might want to re-ask this question so that it makes sense.
live in the house until he dies or can no longer then house passes to the other 3
answered on Jan 28, 2022
You could give the son who is living with you a Live Estate and then have the other sons and him be the remaindermen so they would get the property when you die. This can be done through a deed.
Ellen DeutschTaylor
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Probate has started. Can they come into and unto the property whenever they want or do they need to make an appointment with me?
answered on Jan 25, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your partner, please accept my sympathy and condolences at this sad and difficult time. I would encourage you to check what the property deed says, Will and or Trust if any of those exist or if you know you were named or put on the deed. If you know... View More
I was told there is a new law in Florida stating citizens must use an attorney for notarizing wills. Is this true?
answered on Dec 27, 2021
Wills must be witnessed by two people and notarized if you are using a self proving clause. You should have your will reviewed by an attorney to make sure it complies with Florida law.
Ellen Deutsch Taylor
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