Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: No Estate

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You have raised several questions while providing minimal information and there are probably many more questions that you may not even be aware of. This is not the type of question that can be answered in one or two short paragraphs and thus does not lend itself to be adequately resolved in this forum.

When did your brother die? Did his 401K have a named beneficiary? If so, who is it? Does he have other probatable assets?

An estate will have to be filed but these questions must be discussed first. The cost of an attorney is negotiable and should not be prohibitive. Most attorneys will allow an initial consultation for either free or at a low cost.

I strongly suggest that you consult with a qualified Florida attorney. Good luck.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.