Aunt died, I am selling her house that is in a trust. No PR named yet, what to do with furniture in house that is in probate?

Well, you got several answers, and I agree with all of them. I'm not sure whether the furniture really is "in probate." It's actually an...

Is it time for a new estate attorney?

I'm sorry to hear of your father's death. That the named executors can't get along is not a reason to put off filing. What I think is going on...

My mother passed away what type of POA do I need to handle her remaining finances?

I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Unfortunately, as her bank or broker will tell you, a POA will not cut it. You will need legal help...

What type of Lawyer should we look for; Estate, Family, Elder Services or some other specialty?

Your friend needs a "family" (divorce) lawyer. It is too late for planning at this point. He cannot remove her from the deed. However, the...

One of the few problems with using trusts for estate planning: there is no centralized system, as there is for wills, where you can find out what...

My parents both passed away I have been living with them since 1989. How do I put the house in my name? There was no will.

Who gave you the idea that we have primogeniture in Massachusetts? Probate law in Massachusetts, and, I believe, in most states and nations, has...

Do I need probate for this one item?

Yes, but there is a special short form for cars. See the link. If the car is the only thing, you may not even need a lawyer!

Trying to remove my husband - Decedent from our Deed. Stated on original: husband and wife, as tenants by the entirely.

I love your question! Like many people you do not understand what a deed is. That is okay, a deed is actually a weird thing. A deed is not...

No. Depending on where the "right of first refusal" is, and what it says, he might possibly have the same right with the person you leave it to -...

My mother in-law's, lawyer passed away, How do I find out where his records are for my mother in-law and her will.

I love this question because it goes to a practice that has always puzzled me: the attorney keeps the original will and sends the client only a...