My former spouse , wrote a holograph will, leaving me the small balance in bank account. Can we avoid probate?

Anytime you have a person pass away with accounts or property in their name alone without beneficiary or transfer on death designations, you will...

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I would suggest contacting the Hawaii Bar Association to verify the existence of the attorney. Never give out personal information unless you are...

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My father gave me and brother a house .then my brother sold house without my permission

I agree with Mr. Haber. It sounds like the best way to determine if your brother had the authority to do the transfer, is to consult with a local...

Mr. Pankowski is correct. You will need to open a probate in order to get the authority to open an estate account and deposit the check. Since your...

My friend ask me if i knew anyone who would be able to help keep his section 8 benefits after receiving a 100k settlement.

Your friend should contact an estate planning attorney who deals with trusts and special needs and disability planning. You can use the Find a...

My wife just died and the property is in both names, what do I need to due to secure it in my name and not to her estate

If the property is jointly held with rights of survivorship, then the property will not go into her probate estate. However, you will need to take...

If a person passes away and leaves behind 2 kids and a house but has no will and the youngest is cosigner who owns the house

You state that one of the children is a co-signer who owns the house. I would suggest you first need to confirm ownership of the property. Was...

I too agree with Mr. Peterson and would recommend the declaratory judgment. Having something from the Court is so much more compelling when you...

Can't find new will.

The first place to start is with the attorney who prepared the Will you have. Then I think it does make sense to contact attorneys in her are to...

My mother in law's mother passed away in november and left a bunch of stocks and wants to know how too get it

I would suggest searching for a probate attorney with the Find a Lawyer feature or at www.naela.org. Good luck.