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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
West Melbourne 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).

Studenberg Law

4.8
16 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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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Cobb Cole

4.6
124 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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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Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

4.3
112 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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

Robert Abramson
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Nash & Kromash, LLP

4.6
6 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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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Gould Cooksey Fennell

4.8
93 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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

Troy Hafner
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Korey, Sweet, McKinnon & Simpson

4.8
21 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, FL and Brevard County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys At Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Probate, and 10 more

Robert Kit Korey
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Tucker Mitnik P.A.

4.9
275 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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

Timi Tucker
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Deana Bell, PA

5.0
3 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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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Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys

4.8
548 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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

  • Free Consultation

Roger Dale Albright II
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Allender & Allender

4.7
31 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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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Law Offices of Jennifer D. Peshke, P.A.

4.3
8 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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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Collins Brown Barkett, Chartered

4.6
118 Reviews

  • Serving West Melbourne, 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

Taylor Lubas
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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 happens to the house if I die?

Christine James
Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
Your husband is earning a community property interest in the property now. If you transfer it to his name, you are asking for trouble and if you die first it is likely your husband will leave it to his children. I would SIT DOWN with an estate planning attorney, discuss your goals, your NEED to refinance and put a plan down in writing. Under no circumstances would I simply transfer the property to him. At James Law Group we make every effort to respond to you quickly and efficiently. This means we may be responding to you from a mobile device. As you know, responding on these devices can result in typographical errors that my otherwise not occur. In order to provide this extra service, please be aware of this and excuse any errors that may be caused by responding in this forum. The content of this message is protected by attorney-client privilege.
Your husband is earning a community property interest in the property now. If you transfer it to his name, you are asking for trouble and if you die first it is likely your husband will leave it to his children. I would SIT DOWN with an estate planning attorney, discuss your goals, your NEED to refinance and put a plan down in writing. Under no circumstances would I simply transfer the property to him. At James Law Group we make every effort to respond to you quickly and efficiently. This means we may be responding to you from a mobile device. As you know, responding on these devices can result in typographical errors that my otherwise not occur. In order to provide this extra service, please be aware of this and excuse any errors that may be caused by responding in this forum. The content of this message is protected by attorney-client privilege.
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Are lawyers allowed to take over half of your inheritence money?

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Answered by attorney Robert James Slotkin (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Robert J. Slotkin
In Florida there is no inheritance tax. I don't know what work the lawyer did or how much is involved. However, probate courts have to right to review attorney fees and if the judge thinks it is too high, he can make the lawyer give some of it back. Lawyers may not charge an excessive fee- it's in our Bar rules.
In Florida there is no inheritance tax. I don't know what work the lawyer did or how much is involved. However, probate courts have to right to review attorney fees and if the judge thinks it is too high, he can make the lawyer give some of it back. Lawyers may not charge an excessive fee- it's in our Bar rules.
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How do I get half of whatever money my family member left?

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Answered by attorney Mark Schaefer (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Elder Law Office of Mark Schaefer PC
You used the term administrator, so I assume your father or brother died without a will. You will need to contact a probate attorney to file a petition for an accounting. Unfortunately, there is no standard form for that petition. Your sister will then have to present what she received as administrator, what she paid out, and what she has distributed to heirs. If you agreed to a waiver of bond when she was appointed, then you should not delay. If you get a judgment against her you will then have to try to collect on it. If she was required to post a bond, then you have some security there as long as you have not agreed to allow her to be discharged and relieved of liability. Contact a probate attorney promptly.
You used the term administrator, so I assume your father or brother died without a will. You will need to contact a probate attorney to file a petition for an accounting. Unfortunately, there is no standard form for that petition. Your sister will then have to present what she received as administrator, what she paid out, and what she has distributed to heirs. If you agreed to a waiver of bond when she was appointed, then you should not delay. If you get a judgment against her you will then have to try to collect on it. If she was required to post a bond, then you have some security there as long as you have not agreed to allow her to be discharged and relieved of liability. Contact a probate attorney promptly.
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