Fedhaven, FL Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

Generally, you are not personally responsible for the debt of the decedent (unless you personally guaranteed them). You should consult with a probate attorney to ensure that your mother's final affairs are properly addressed.

It may be.  It depends if there are any issues. And if person making will has moved to Florida and is a Florida resident, why would they not make a new will?  We advise clients that they should have their estate plan reviewed every 2 years or early if certain family situations change (such as marriage, birth, divorce, death).

If your girlfriend is paying part of the expenses to build the house, she is entitled to be included on the deed. However, if you are covering all the cost yourself, the deed should be solely in your name. Some options: you can marry and she can inherit the house from you; you can give her a life estate in the house; you can contract with her to have her pay for some or all of the cost of the house over time (land contract); you can leave the house to her in your will.