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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Niceville 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).

Matthews & Matthews Attorneys at Law

4.5
44 Reviews

  • 323 E. John Sims Parkway S.E., Niceville, FL 32578+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Firm established in 1983 and has provided over 35 years of service to clients on the emerald coast.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, and 15 more

Michael A. Jones
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Anchors Smith Grimsley

4.5
40 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving the Community Since 1961

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 21 more

Steven Bauman
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Lisa Jo Spencer, P.A.

4.3
20 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Caring, Competent Probate Support in the Florida PanhandleOur MissionAt the law firm of Lisa Jo Spencer, P.A., our mission is to help you successfully navigate the legal... Read More

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Lisa Spencer
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Goodwin Law Group, P.A.

4.5
33 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Our lawyers are well-versed in legal matters such as contract disputes, construction litigation, buyer/seller claims, boundary disputes, encroachments, zoning, land use concerns,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate and Trust, Construction Litigation, and 10 more

Trey Goodwin
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Fleet, Smith & Freeman

4.8
60 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Fleet, Smith & Freeman is a general practice law firm committed to delivering creative, effective solutions to even the most complex legal challenges. Located in Shalimar, Florida,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Litigation, and 4 more

H. Bart Fleet Esq.
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Schultz Law Group, P.L.L.C.

4.7
43 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Responsive. Reliable.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills and Probate, Trusts and Estates, and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Kerry Anne Schultz
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Cranford Law, PL

4.9
79 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Resourceful, dedicated, and responsive real estate and business attorney serving The Emerald Coast. Ready to assist you with your disputes, projects, or other issues.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdministrative Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Law, and 96 more

Jeremy Cranford
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Law Office of Zachary T. Magaha

4.9
17 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I have the wisdom and skill to assist you with comprehensive estate planning, real estate and bankruptcy counsel. By working closely with you, I tailor my representation to meet ... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Asset Protection, and 26 more

Zachary Magaha
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William V. Linne, Attorney at Law

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Trust, Estate, Tax, and Business Planning in Pensacola, FL. Including Commercial and Residential Real Property, Business Law and Transactional Business

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Law, Trusts, and 7 more

William V. Linne
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Wilson, Harrell, Farrington, Ford, Wilson, Spain & Parsons P.A.

4.6
102 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & General Practice.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Appellate Practice, and 17 more

Adrianna M. Spain
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DeMaria & White

4.8
60 Reviews

  • Serving Niceville, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded in 2019, DeMaria & White assists with numerous legal challenges, including Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Wills and Probate issues. From our office in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Property, Probate, and 5 more

Kathleen DeMaria
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The Law Office of Richard S. Johnson, P.A.

  • 107 Partin Drive North, Niceville, FL 32578

The Moore Law Firm, P.A.

  • 135 John Sims Pkwy., E., Niceville, FL 32578-2019

The Wheeler Firm, PA

  • 1173 John Sims Parkway E., Niceville, FL 32578

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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.

If the power of attorney expires when my father passed away, who is to sign the quick claim deed to transfer my father’s home ownership and title?

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Answered by attorney Kevin W. Bruning (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Bruning & Associates, P.C.
The document you are referring to is a "quitclaim" deed; there is no such thing as a "quickclaim" deed. In order to have the authority to sell the house of someone who is deceased, there needs to be an administrator of your father's estate appointed in a probate proceeding. This requires the filing of a probate case in order to obtain the right to administer the property and transfer it to other individuals that inherit from the estate.
The document you are referring to is a "quitclaim" deed; there is no such thing as a "quickclaim" deed. In order to have the authority to sell the house of someone who is deceased, there needs to be an administrator of your father's estate appointed in a probate proceeding. This requires the filing of a probate case in order to obtain the right to administer the property and transfer it to other individuals that inherit from the estate.
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What should I do if my trust that was left to me by my grandfather has been embezzled by two trustees and an attorney I hired?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
You can contact the police, of course. However, if you bring suit against the trustees and attorney, any new attorney you hire to prosecute the casse will probably know the first attorney.
You can contact the police, of course. However, if you bring suit against the trustees and attorney, any new attorney you hire to prosecute the casse will probably know the first attorney.
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The home is in a Trust. Can the home have a life tenant (life estate) to one of the Trustees?

C. Randolph Coleman
Answered by attorney C. Randolph Coleman (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Coleman Law Firm, PLLC
It's difficult to answer your question conclusively without more information, but there are some general rules that apply. Florida has some special rules concerning homestead property, which is defined as the principal place of residence for husband and wife, in this context.  The parents would not have the legal right to provide anyone but the surviving spouse with the right to reside in the home for so long as either spouse is alive.  I am also assuming for purposes of answering this question that there are no minor children of the parents. If the parents' desire is to maintain the home in trust after both of them die, then the trust can be amended to include a provision that the son who has provided care for the parents would be entitled to live in the home for whatever period of time the parents would like to provide for him. At that point the amendment to the parents' trust could provide for whatever use or disposition of the home they desired. In the situation you have described, the right of the son to live in the home technically would not be a life estate, it would simply be a provision of the trust allow the son to have beneficial use of the home for the designated period of time, including a term that expired upon his death. Your parents may want to consult an estate planning attorney to evaluate their options.  
It's difficult to answer your question conclusively without more information, but there are some general rules that apply. Florida has some special rules concerning homestead property, which is defined as the principal place of residence for husband and wife, in this context.  The parents would not have the legal right to provide anyone but the surviving spouse with the right to reside in the home for so long as either spouse is alive.  I am also assuming for purposes of answering this question that there are no minor children of the parents. If the parents' desire is to maintain the home in trust after both of them die, then the trust can be amended to include a provision that the son who has provided care for the parents would be entitled to live in the home for whatever period of time the parents would like to provide for him. At that point the amendment to the parents' trust could provide for whatever use or disposition of the home they desired. In the situation you have described, the right of the son to live in the home technically would not be a life estate, it would simply be a provision of the trust allow the son to have beneficial use of the home for the designated period of time, including a term that expired upon his death. Your parents may want to consult an estate planning attorney to evaluate their options.  
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