4 sibling own a house together now that the parents have passed. 3 want to sell the house one does not.

I am sorry for your loss. The advice you have been given is accurate in that the court can force a sale through a petition to partition. However,...

Estate Planning / Will Price?

There are a variety of factors that go into determining the price that is charged for the preparation of these documents. As is the case with many...

Couple's common asset

It would be difficult for your husband to claim that you did not contribute to the purchase of this asset. Especially if you have maintained joint...

I am executor of a my father's will which was finalized thirty years ago. Real property exists (2 cemetery graves )

Even though the property was not listed on your father's estate inventory, it passed to the person designated in his will. That person controls...

I want to change the executor of my will. Can I type up the change, sign the document and have it notarized. Is that legal.

My colleague has provided you with the technical requirements for executing a new will or codicil. However, the devil is in the details. If your...

In an estate without a will does one retain the "right to sell" property upon being appointed administrator by her siblings?

While a license to sell would be recommended to protect the personal representative, it would appear that the forms for formal administration would...

My brother recently passed away. Is my sister-in-law responsible for the outstanding balance on his credit cards? Live in MA.

I am sorry for your loss. Life insurance paid to an individual beneficiary is paid outside of probate. However, that distribution is considered...

Dose a exsecutor have to send all heirs the final acounting

The answer is it depends. If you prepare an account and you look for it to be allowed, then yes you will need to provide the heirs with a copy. If...

Your social security card and passport reflect your legal identity. If your mother's surname means as much as you are conveying it means, go to...

Yes. Your selection is tied to your social security number, not your name.