Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
In 1996, my sister died in Florida at the age of 44. She was the caretaker of our two elderly parents of which, our father had died four months earlier and ten years after a debilitating stroke. My mother, was soon after diagnosed with Alzheimer's forcing me to relocate her to my resident state in California.
I eventually got my mother's meager estate settled but later discovered that my sister had two bank/investment accounts holding only cash totaling near $24,000. She died intestate. My 93-year-old mother is in an Alzhiemer's facility being paid for by MediCal. I also have a brother but I have no idea where he lives or how to get hold of him.
I understand that there is a court process to handle these small cases without going through probate but living in California, how do I proceed without making a trip to Florida? Who should I call, how much should I expect to pay and how long should it take?
2 Answers from Attorneys
This can be done with a summary administration. You are welcome to call or email me and I can give you more information.
There is a "summary administration" process for this type of probate. But based on what you stated (intestate, Brother who cannot be located, etc), you will need the help of a Florida attorney.
Please feel free to call us for a free consultation and depending on your needs, we can point you into the right direction. Our number is (813) 868-1989.
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