LawGuru Answers - Recent Free Legal Questions http://www.lawguru.com/answers/ Free legal questions answered on LawGuru.com support@lawguru.com (LawGuru Support) My aunt has sent me a copy of her warranty deed. It has been... http://www.lawguru.com/legal-questions/florida-wills-trust-probate/aunt-copy-warranty-deed-recorded-788048640/ My aunt has sent me a copy of her warranty deed. It has been recorded at the county clerk office in Marion 'county.Her grandson and I are the grantees. My question is this: Now that it is filed and recorded at the clerk's office can she change it... 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I asked my lawyer about this and have asked to have the case handled in a speedy fashion it has been over 8 months and he told me there is nothing he can do even though I did not... (Replies: 1) 659666629 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:14:25 PST My Mom was the Grantor and Trustee. My brother is the Successor... http://www.lawguru.com/legal-questions/-/mom-grantor-trustee-brother-successor-285161331/ My Mom was the Grantor and Trustee. My brother is the Successor Trustee after her death in June of 2010. I would sincerely appreciate your assistance on this Trust Agreement. In the Trust Agreement "Revocation and Amendment" 1) This... (Replies: 2) 285161331 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:13:15 PST