Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

PLEASE HELP!!!! I need to file some papers in response to a request to compel that i have received re: a trust/probate case.. I need direction on filing the correct response and to get this matter finalized. Its a little involved, yet I do not understand how it has gotten this far. I need to consult with someone quickly. I do not have much money and is why I am asking for direction in trying to proceed myself.. quick synopsis...my grandfather died 2005. everything he had was in a trust. I was trustee/beneficiary/granddaughter. he had 4 kids. he left the homestead and all personal property to me except a 87 truck and 2000 van. which was handled as directed. he had no intent and nothing not assigned into trust to probate yet a probate case was opened. i have proper documentation regarding trust, titling assets into the name of trust and disposition of assets. he left no written or oral specs on any item that has not been delivered. i have had to pay the attorney for the probate, along with jail time for contempt. now they are asking court to compel me to turn over all of anything they say was his. its been almost 5 years, most of stuff is gone or given away, etc. how can i answer this compel notice and stop/rescind this probate issue..


Asked on 7/19/10, 2:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Labovitz Labovitz Law Firm, P.A.

Clearly this case is much more involved than the facts as you have stated above, especially if the court has made you spend time in jail and reimburse for the probate fees. You will need to address the issues listed in the motion to compel and attend the hearing to present your evidence. If the judge is satisfied with your response to the allegations, then the motion will be dismissed. Otherwise, you will have to comply with any order issued by the court at the hearing.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 3:48 am


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