How long does a will stay in probate? Does the executor have to petition the will and why?

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like you may have a confused understanding of what is going on. Your sister, as the nominated executrix is...

WHERE OR HOW DO I APPLY TO BE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MY DECEASED SISTER WHO LIVED IN FLORIDA, I LIVE IN MA.?

I also agree that you may need to hire an attorney licensed in the state of Florida. First you should determine if there were any assets of your...

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My paternal grandparents, unused graves.(Fort Cobb, OK)

I am not licensed in OK, but I think that my response can help you. When the survivor of your grandparents passed away, the unused cemetary lots...

In california. My mom passed away and left me an investment property in her name. What are my options?

I am sorry for your loss. First, I am not licensed in California. Your options depend on the wording of your mother's will. If she left the...

My father was put in an alzheimers unit. Proceeds from sale?

I am not licensed in Ohio, but I imagine that they have laws similar to Massachusetts. The bottom line is that it doesn't sound as though your...

My 71 yr old husband is in a skilled nursing facility and I am afraid he might now be able to come out and what are my rights.

I am so sorry that your husband is experiencing these health care concerns. I need to tell you that I am not licensed in the state of Texas. ...

Husband didn't leave a will. He left a cottage in Maine. Do I need to file administrator in both states; we lived in Mass.

I am sorry for your loss. There are several things that go into the process of determining how to administer an estate. Without knowing more...

We (not married) own house in Florida. How do we add to our deed, that if one dies the other owns all.

I echo my colleagues. I would add however that you may want to also consider deeding your property to a massachusetts trust. That may allow you to...

Estate

As has been said, the attorney has an obligation to the executor. However, you state that the executor has authorized you to contact the attorney...

I am the widow and Adminstrator of my deceased husbands estate, I hired a realator to sell the house I believe she is not doing

I am sorry for your loss. Your question is "is it legal to not do your job". The answer to that is yes. The better question is what can you do...