What are the estate fees in Massachusetts? My mother passed away in 2013 and the funeral home listed $1000.00 for estate fees.

Jewelry and other personal property is often distributed informally. It should be included in the assets of the asset if a formal accounting is...

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I think my mother signed away her rights or disclaimed her father's will to her sister. Can anything be done about this?

One thing you have not told us is how long ago this happened. If your mother's father died relatively recently, that is, within the past few...

What is involved to become executor of the estate if that is possible after so many years?

Why do you think the money was supposed to go to your mother? Depending on the title of the house, and whether your grandmother had a will, and...

Should my parents see a trust and estate lawyer now?

This is a good time for them to talk to an estate lawyer. But don't be too disappointed if they don't wish to do so. This is an individual...

How to distribute assets in accounts with rights of survivorship or POD to one of multiple heirs as designated in the will?

I'm sorry for your loss. The main thing you want to do is make sure that your siblings understand what you are doing and agree. I strongly advise...

Just wife and I. Want survivior to avoid unnecessary process or expense when other dies. Leave will with atty? retain? Probate?

The main hazard of leaving a will with an attorney is that the attorney might move or retire, and your people might not know where to find the...

Hello My Question is , is being beneficiary , of home , or money as binding or legal as a will ?

Are you the person making the arrangement, or are you talking about something you think has been done for you? What do you mean by "binding?" ...

I have been living in the house that my mom and dad (now deceased) bought in 1991.

No, you don't want to contest your mother's will, unless you really think she was not in her right mind, and no sensible person would set it up...

I want to contest a will in Fla and I live in Massachusetts. Do I need an attorney from Fla, and what's involved?

What grounds do you have to contest? Do you think your mother omitted you by accident? Do you think she was so "out of it" that she did not know...

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Is the executor watching out for my share of the inheritance? I'm on disability so even a dollar helps my situation.

Is the executor/trustee watching out for you? He should be. But he may not be. I don't think you will see any money from the period when your...