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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Geneva Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Giles & Robinson, P.A.

4.9
12 Reviews

  • Serving Geneva, FL and Seminole County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Giles & Robinson, P.A. was originally founded by Leroy B. Giles in 1908. Today, we continue to uphold the high ethics instilled by Mr. Giles in the practice areas of Estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Trust Law, and 3 more

Christopher Jones
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Cobb Cole

4.6
124 Reviews

  • Serving Geneva, FL and Seminole County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 23 lawyers2 awards

  • With a diverse range of practice areas, a strong commitment to client-centered legal services and a consistent presence in the local community, the attorneys of Cobb Cole form a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Federal Practice, and 35 more

Heather Vargas
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Korey, Sweet, McKinnon & Simpson

4.8
21 Reviews

  • Serving Geneva, FL and Seminole County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

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  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Probate, and 10 more

Scott E. Simpson
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Flammia Elder Law Firm

4.8
56 Reviews

  • Serving Geneva, FL and Seminole County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Board Certified Elder Law Firm AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Helping Floridians since 1995.

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Nursing Home Care, and 19 more

Kathleen Flammia Ms.
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John B. Crowther

5.0
2 Reviews

  • Serving Geneva, FL and Seminole County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded in 1974, John B. Crowther assists with numerous legal challenges, including Contracts, Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation and Wills and Probate issues. From our office... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Probate, and 6 more

John E. Crowther
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Morey Law Firm, P.A.

4.9
53 Reviews

  • Serving Geneva, FL and Seminole County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • We believe that trust is the hallmark of any relationship and strive to provide competent and professional counsel in a relaxed client-oriented environment. Representing Clients... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Contract Law, and 11 more

John Morey
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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

My mother as the only life tenant, quit deeded it to a brother who is a remainderman. Me and another brother are also remaindermen on this estate!

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
A quitclaim deed cannot transfer title.  The only thing it can do is note that the signer quits making a claim to ownership.  That is why it is best used with disputed easements and rights of way. The owner of a life estate (your mother, since a quitclaim deed cannot transfer title) cannot do anything which would damage the rights of the remaindermen.  (Note that the situation is different if this is not a simple life estate but a general warranty deed reserving extended life estate a/k/a Lady Bird Deed.  Your mother could revoke that at any time before her death.) On your mother's death (which terminates the life estate), your brother could file a claim against her estate for "loans" for improvements -- but would have to show tbey were not gifts.   Show the actual documents to a local real estate lawyer so that she can advise you based on the facts.    
A quitclaim deed cannot transfer title.  The only thing it can do is note that the signer quits making a claim to ownership.  That is why it is best used with disputed easements and rights of way. The owner of a life estate (your mother, since a quitclaim deed cannot transfer title) cannot do anything which would damage the rights of the remaindermen.  (Note that the situation is different if this is not a simple life estate but a general warranty deed reserving extended life estate a/k/a Lady Bird Deed.  Your mother could revoke that at any time before her death.) On your mother's death (which terminates the life estate), your brother could file a claim against her estate for "loans" for improvements -- but would have to show tbey were not gifts.   Show the actual documents to a local real estate lawyer so that she can advise you based on the facts.    
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I have just found a last will and testament that says I am the executrix of my parent estate is this all I need for a lawyer?

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Answered by attorney Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Thomas Corcoran Phipps
Yes. That is enough to open an estate. If the attorney needs anything else, you can supplement the file later.
Yes. That is enough to open an estate. If the attorney needs anything else, you can supplement the file later.

I have a trust but would like to make some changes, can this be done?

Brooke Ashton
Answered by attorney Brooke Ashton (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Fetzer Booth Mountain West Law
These changes are probably possible depending on the language of the trust. The amount of difficulty to change the trust will be based on the following factors: whether it is irrevocable or revocable; whether the trust gives language for amendment or powers of appointment; and if there are any other trustees, other than yourself. Another attorney can help you with this matter. You do not have to go to the attorney that drafted the original trust.
These changes are probably possible depending on the language of the trust. The amount of difficulty to change the trust will be based on the following factors: whether it is irrevocable or revocable; whether the trust gives language for amendment or powers of appointment; and if there are any other trustees, other than yourself. Another attorney can help you with this matter. You do not have to go to the attorney that drafted the original trust.
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