Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Probate without a lawyer

I would be happy to review your case at no charge to you. If the home is titled in the decedent's name only and they passed away recently, then it will have to pass through probate. It all depends on the title on the deed. Feel free to contact me for more information. Sincerely,

Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.(954)966-4140

Sole heir to property

Facts: sole inheritant of will, mutual payee on property but not listed on deed (daughter).

Q. May I transfer title of deed without the help of a probate lawyer? How?

A. Depends on whether or not this was your father's homestead and how smart you are.

Probate generally requires a lawyer but if you know what to file, you can do it yourself. If the property was the only asset and yor father lived on it until he passed away and you were his only child, then you file a Petition to Determine Homestead. You might find the form in the law library or the local library in the government section.