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wills are not usually filed until the guy dies. you have a problem. call the local attorneys who he may have dealt with.
too little information. is sis in a vegetative state, is bro the agent, what does the hospital say. talk to FLA lawyer.
an attorney needs to look at the will . if it allows the house to be sold and the proceeds split, and your sis doesnt agree, you may end up in court.... Read Answer
a lwyer would have to look at all the paperwork to see if the funds could be invaded before payable.
it appears so, at least under PA law.
sounds like you need an attorney for the probate of mom's property.
the question if hard to understand but if the house is still in mom's name, you have a financial interest in it and need to see a FLA attorney... Read Answer
check with a FLA lawyer but normally accounts with beneficiaries listed or that are jointly held with the deceased person, are not considered to be... Read Answer
You should consider putting the property in the name of a trust agreement. If you put the property into a trust, it will pass outside of probate. My... Read Answer
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Minor changes to Goodwill are done through what's called a codicil.
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FLA probably has jurisdiction. you need to ask a FLA attorney regarding the marking on the will. those issues can get tricky and could result in a... Read Answer
normally, if a beneficiary dies before the policy owner, it passes to the contingent/alternate beneficiary. if no alternate beneficary is named, the... Read Answer
It depends on the attorney. My firm charges $500.00 for an individual estate planning package which includes: Will, DPOA, Health Care Surrogate,... Read Answer
No. Florida law requires the custodian of the will deposit the will with the Clerk of Court within 10 days of learning of the testator's death.
If a payable on death beneficiary is designated, the CDs should have passed to the designated beneficiary regardless of what the Will says. If you... Read Answer
It does not matter what the will states, if the CDs were payable on death to one individual. Assets with payable on death designations pass outside... Read Answer
It sounds like the Bank is requiring some type of Court Order to open the box. You should consult with a probate attorney in your area. Astrid de... Read Answer
No. I would suggest that you respect their privacy.
You should consult with an estate planning attorney in your area. He or she can assist you with the creation of an estate plan. The price depends on... Read Answer
You should meet with an estate planning attorney. If the property is your homestead property, you will need your husband's consent. Under Florida... Read Answer
More is needed to answer your question. You can contact the local bar association to find an attorney. Astrid de Parry, P.A. (386) 736-1223
If you are a beneficiary of insurance policy, it passes to you outside the probate process. Only asset in sole name of the decedent go through... Read Answer
She can't make changes to her will by writing out the changes on paper. She should meet with an estate planning attorney, to ensure her changes are... Read Answer