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Q&A Library
How Can I Obtain a Copy of My Deceased Parents’ Will if My Siblings Will Not Share It?
QUESTION: Both of my parents have passed away, and I believe they left a will. My siblings may have possession of the original will, but they will not allow me to review it or provide me with a copy. What steps can I take to find out whether the will has been filed with the probate court and obtain a copy? If a sibling has the original will but refuses to file or produce it, what legal options may be available to require that person to deposit the will with the court? ANSWER
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 202 min read
How Can I Establish Paternity in Florida After the Alleged Father Has Died?
QUESTION: I believe a deceased person was my child's biological father, but paternity was never legally established while he was alive. I would like to determine whether I can establish paternity after his death. What legal steps may be available in Florida to establish paternity when the alleged father is deceased, and what types of evidence may be considered? ANSWER: Paternity can sometimes be established after an alleged father has died, but the appropriate procedure depen
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
What Happens to a Deceased Tenant’s Personal Belongings in Florida if There Is No Family?
QUESTION: I live alone in a Florida low-income housing tax credit property and do not have family members who could manage my belongings if I die. My personal property is valued at less than $500, but I own a religious item that is important to me and that I may prefer to return or give to a particular person or organization. I am also registered as a body donor. Under Florida law, what steps may a landlord or property manager take to recover the unit and handle a deceased te
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 72 min read
Do I Have Any Rights to My Grandmother’s Home After Caring for Her for Years?
QUESTION: My aunt asked me to move in with my grandmother and care for her. I gave up my own home and provided daily care for my grandmother for approximately seven years until she died. I have continued living in her home for about three years after her death. My father and aunt now plan to sell the house. I would like to know whether I have any legal rights to remain in the home, receive compensation for the caregiving services I provided, or recover the costs and sacrifice
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 31 min read
Can a Florida Durable Power of Attorney Be Used to Pay Bills After the Principal Dies?
QUESTION: I served as my aunt’s agent under a Florida durable power of attorney. My aunt died on August 29, and she left unpaid bills as well as money in a bank account held in her name. The durable power of attorney includes language referring to termination upon death, with an exception for limited post-death matters allowed by state law. May I continue using the durable power of attorney to write checks from my aunt’s bank account and pay her outstanding bills, or must an
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 21 min read
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