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Cocoa Beach Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Law Offices of Jennifer D. Peshke, P.A.

4.3
8 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Passionate about serving, working, & living in Indian River County

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Law, General Civil Litigation, and 21 more

Jennifer D. Peshke
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Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys

4.8
548 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers3 awards

  • Commited to Excellence

  • Estate Planning LawyersLiability Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, and 11 more

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Roger Dale Albright II
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Nash & Kromash, LLP

4.6
6 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The law firm of Nash & Kromash LLP was formed on October 1, 2004, as a result of the decision by Charles Ian Nash and Keith S. Kromash to come together to create a law firm... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 14 more

Charles Nash
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Cobb Cole

4.6
124 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 23 lawyers2 awards

  • With a diverse range of practice areas, a strong commitment to client-centered legal services and a consistent presence in the local community, the attorneys of Cobb Cole form a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Federal Practice, and 35 more

Heather Vargas
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Gould Cooksey Fennell

4.8
93 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • For more than half a century, individuals and businesses in Indian River County and the Treasurer Coast have trusted Gould Cooksey Fennell, PLLC to serve their diverse and changing... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Tax Law, and 23 more

Jeffrey Spina-Jennings
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Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered

4.6
118 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers3 awards

  • Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered provides effective legal counsel throughout the Treasure Coast area. Located in Vero Beach, our firm handles Real Estate, Family Law, Child... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Real Property Development, and 38 more

George G. Collins Jr.
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Studenberg Law

4.8
16 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A boutique trusts & estates law firm concentrating in the areas of estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, tax & business. We are a respected community based firm with large firm... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Wills, and 64 more

Ganon J. Studenberg J.D., LL.M., AEP®
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Deana Bell, PA

5.0
3 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Handling your life matters compassionately and effectively. Call today for a Free Initial Consultation--321-294-4452

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Criminal Defense for DUI, and 42 more

  • Free Consultation

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Deana Bell
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Korey, Sweet, McKinnon & Simpson

4.8
21 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys At Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Probate, and 10 more

Scott E. Simpson
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Tucker Mitnik P.A.

4.9
275 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Melbourne matrimonial lawyers at Tucker Mitnik, P.A. develop an effective legal strategy and work hard to ensure a positive outcome for your case. Call us today!

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 204 more

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Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

4.3
112 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate; Serving Central Florida for over 40 years.

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 116 more

Sandip Valbh
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Allender & Allender

4.7
31 Reviews

  • Serving Cocoa Beach, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts & Trust Administration, Real Property, Elder Law, Guardianships

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Estate Planning; Estate Administration, and 37 more

Jerry W. Allender
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John J. Kabboord, Jr. A Professional Association

  • 1980 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Charles V.Kessel, Jr.

  • 3000 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32932-1225

Gordon & Cornell

  • 257 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-2916

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Barry M. Kucik Attorney At Law

  • 1980 N. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 725, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

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My friend wants to give up her life estate to her home. The property is in her grandsons name with her a lifetime estates. She can no longer live alon

Andrea L. Jakob
Answered by attorney Andrea L. Jakob
Estate Planning lawyer at Andrea L. Jakob, PA
Hello.  Thank you for reaching out with this question.  It sounds to me as if your friend has a "life estate" in a home and her grandsons are the remaindermen.  Possibly, from your question, she could be the remainder with her grandsons as the life estate tenant-- as you say it is in the grandson's name.  But that would defeat the purpose of a life estate interest, so I will assume it is the first possiblity.  As the owner of a Life Estate, if the property is in Florida, she may have a homestead interest in the property- providing more than just a break on her annual taxes, but providing her with certain rights against creditors and other rights she may not want to give up.  Furthermore, if she is unable to live alone- selling or gifting her rights to the property may result in the loss of certian benefits.  Finally, quite possibly, depending upon whether the property is held as a "Lady Bird Deed," or not, will depend upon whether the remainders must also sign the deed in order to make the title marketable to a final buyer.  An Elder Care attorney may be able to help her with the specificities of these concerns and lead her in the right direction.  Good luck!
Hello.  Thank you for reaching out with this question.  It sounds to me as if your friend has a "life estate" in a home and her grandsons are the remaindermen.  Possibly, from your question, she could be the remainder with her grandsons as the life estate tenant-- as you say it is in the grandson's name.  But that would defeat the purpose of a life estate interest, so I will assume it is the first possiblity.  As the owner of a Life Estate, if the property is in Florida, she may have a homestead interest in the property- providing more than just a break on her annual taxes, but providing her with certain rights against creditors and other rights she may not want to give up.  Furthermore, if she is unable to live alone- selling or gifting her rights to the property may result in the loss of certian benefits.  Finally, quite possibly, depending upon whether the property is held as a "Lady Bird Deed," or not, will depend upon whether the remainders must also sign the deed in order to make the title marketable to a final buyer.  An Elder Care attorney may be able to help her with the specificities of these concerns and lead her in the right direction.  Good luck!
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Will I be responsible for his debts when he passes away?

Brian Chew
Answered by attorney Brian Chew
Estate Planning lawyer at OC Wills and Trust Attorneys
No one is responsible for anyone else debts when someone dies. However any assets in which the person who died own is subject to claims by any creditors to the estate. The fact that someone is charge of an asset (ie an executor of an estate) does not make them the owner of the assets of the estate and thus not subject to the executor's creditors.
No one is responsible for anyone else debts when someone dies. However any assets in which the person who died own is subject to claims by any creditors to the estate. The fact that someone is charge of an asset (ie an executor of an estate) does not make them the owner of the assets of the estate and thus not subject to the executor's creditors.
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Can a bill be left in a person's name after they die?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Who owns the house? What about other assets? Grandmother's whole estate should be taken through probate, and then all the bills are handled and the property remaining is distributed to the right people.
Who owns the house? What about other assets? Grandmother's whole estate should be taken through probate, and then all the bills are handled and the property remaining is distributed to the right people.
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