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McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman, Melby & Schultz, P.A.

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  • Serving Okeechobee County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Integrity. Dedication. Solutions.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Practice, Real Estate, and 20 more

Nicola J. Melby
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Cassels & McCall

  • 400 N.W. 2nd St., Okeechobee, FL 34972

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Colin M. Cameron, P.A.

  • 200 N.E. 4th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972-2981

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What are the sons right on father's property if will states only one son will inherit?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Not unless there were assets held jointly with the other sons or they were designated as beneficiaries. Otherwise, they are out of luck.
Not unless there were assets held jointly with the other sons or they were designated as beneficiaries. Otherwise, they are out of luck.

Can a bill be left in a person's name after they die?

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Answered by attorney W Joy Carpenter (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Carpenter Law, P.A.
I would suggest you talk to an attorney about your case. Not changing the name on an account can cause issues later on, so get some advice on your specific situation.
I would suggest you talk to an attorney about your case. Not changing the name on an account can cause issues later on, so get some advice on your specific situation.
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Is it possible to contest this will?

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Answered by attorney Richard J Kaplan (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Richard J. Kaplan, P.A.
Not really. There is no Will giving you any rights. Your parents would have better standing than you to contest the Will. However, since he was survived by a daughter, without a Will, she would have gotten everything anyhow, being the closest relative to him. So the Will gives something to his siblings that they would not have otherwise received without that Will. It probably wouldn't be a good idea for them to contest it either because of this.
Not really. There is no Will giving you any rights. Your parents would have better standing than you to contest the Will. However, since he was survived by a daughter, without a Will, she would have gotten everything anyhow, being the closest relative to him. So the Will gives something to his siblings that they would not have otherwise received without that Will. It probably wouldn't be a good idea for them to contest it either because of this.
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