My mom passed away suddenly although she named me as beneficiary on her bank account

Don't be nervous! You will need to insure the car, so maybe you should start by asking an insurance agency, maybe the one that sold your mother's...

My colleague is right on the money on this one. You may have signed away your right to notice. That said, though you have the right to make all...

Are there firms that perform the duties of administrator when someone dies intestate and heirs can't do the work?

Do you really want a lawyer to take over the administration of the entire estate? If so, hire a probate lawyer, there are lots of them around. ...

Can I request a Probate Judge Court Order a firm to produce copies of my parents will and trust drafted for them ?

Before you think about involving the court, you need to select a lawyer. You should meet with the firm who originally drafted the documents, and...

Is posing as a funeral director to have ins money paid to funeral home illegal?

I'm not sure what you mean by this question. Posing as a funeral director is certainly illegal. But what happened exactly? Please provide more...

Received a refund check for $2,100 payable to deceased.

I would not advise you without knowing more of the facts (such as the questioner's role in the case, and what the refund is from) . However, I...

Sold my parents house 16 months ago. Both are in Long Term Care facility. Medicaid wants money from house, was life estate. Help

You might want to consider using some of that money to hire a lawyer to help you keep a chunk of it while making sure your parents stay eligible...

I have been appointed executor of brothers estate [$90k and 2013 car]. Can I now continue with my duties with out my lawyer?

For once, I am going to answer one of these questions by saying no, you don't necessarily need to hire a lawyer. If you have your appointment as...

I am married w/4kids under 18. Should we have a trust?

Your questions "when does it get funded" is an excellent one. "Life Planning" - or, as it is often called, "estate planning" is more than...

Will she lose her benefits and SSI

There is no way to know if there will be assets left or not. If there are, her benefits might be affected or might not, depending on the nature of...