I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like you are not using an attorney to probate your father's estate. Sometimes there is room to negotiate with...

Is it possible to collect things like life insurance for a child whos father has pasted if he is not on the birth certificate?

To add to what my colleagues have said, by not including the father's name on the birth certificate now, means that the only way to establish...

How do family member(s) get appointed to handle my deseased brothers burial when his only daughter can not be found for 32 years

I am sorry for your loss. Generally, anyone with an interest may petition the court to be appointed. You have a need for this to be determined...

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I am not sure if you have been appointed PR by the Court. Assuming that if you have been appointed, you should consult with the attorney that you...

Are there are ways to protect an asset from assisted living expenses in Massachusetts?

I am sorry your mother's health is worsening. I am sure that you believe that you posted a simple question. However, that is not the case. The...

I am sorry that your father's health is deteriorating. Your question has two parts. As my colleagues have indicated, you need first to...

My wife and I have no children and no family or friends who would be willing or able to have power of attorney or be executor.

While I am not licensed in WA, I can tell you that Washington law likely exists that disposes of the property of the first to die to the surviving...

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Will the life estate value go to the nursing home?

In addition to the obvious question of if the proceeds will be available, you need to be aware of the tax consequences. Her gift of the house to...

Do I have legal rights to view my great aunt's will to see who she is leaving her main residence to? My father is the executor.

I am sorry for your loss. I want to respond to a few things in your post. If your father is the appointed executor, meaning that the Court has...

The short answer is probably not. It sounds like your mother-in-law was probably acting with counsel. In which case, I would suggest contacting...