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Do I have an option to make substantial changes to my existing will?
I am planning to get married and wanted to make substantial changes to my existing will. Can I revoke or cancel my existing will and create a new one?
11/09/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Revocation | State: ALL | #26493What is a self-proof will in Florida?
Is it possible to make a self-proof will? My friend told me that a will may be self-proved at the time of its execution. Can you tell me more about this?
02/09/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Self Proving... | State: Florida | #31849I am confused with the Self Proving Affidavit on the Will.
I am confused with the Self Proving Affidavit on the WI will. Is this required to be completed for the will to be valid, or what would be the implication if the Self Proving Affidavit was not complete?
07/21/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Self Proving... | State: Wisconsin | #25210Can a separate list of items and who is to receive them be valid in Florida after death of the maker?
My Grandmother made a Will and when it was read my Mother said it referred to a separate list of her personal property that listed who was to receive certain things. Today I found the list in her bible. Is this list valid in Florida?
02/07/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Separate Wri... | State: Florida | #31740What is the Simultaneous Death Law in Florida as it relates to Wills?
What is the simultaneous death law in Florida as it relates to Wills? My parents were both killed in a car accident in Florida only a mile from their home.
02/07/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Simultaneous... | State: Florida | #31743What happens if only personal property exempt under Florida Law is left by deceased?
What happens if the estate of my Father only consists of what I understand is only personal property exempt under Florida Law?
02/08/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Florida | #31806Do I have to go through probate for estate of only $60,000.00 in Florida?
My mother died in 1999 and my Father just passed in January, 2017. His estate only consists of a bank account containing $40,000.00, a car valued at $4,000.00 and person property. The total value is only around $60,000.00. He did leave a Will leaving everything to me. Do I have to go through probate? If not what is the procedure in Florida I need to follow?
02/08/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Florida | #31801I am filing a Small Estates affidavit with the court to be in charge of my sister's estate. Do I need to publish notice to creditors?
I am filing a Small Estates affidavit with the court to be in charge of my sister's estate. Since I may not be aware of all her bills, am I required to place an add in the paper to state her death, where to claim payment, etc.?
11/24/2016 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Oregon | #27119Can I handle my daughter's small estate if I live in a different state?
My Dallas-resident daughter died with a will naming me executor (I live in SC). Can I handle through a Small Estate Affidavit?
10/21/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: Texas | #25528Can the Bank Foreclose on My Deceased Relative's Home?
My brother had no valid will. He owns a house worth $66k with a mortgage of $37k and a lien of $37k. Other than the house, he has bank accounts and life insurance with beneficiaries named. Is the house the only probate item? Can I use the Small Estate Affidavit for Estates under 30,000? Can I have the bank foreclose on the property or do I have to try to sell it? The house is a...
08/17/2011 | Category: Wills and Es... » Small Estates | State: New Mexico | #25349