I can't locate a copy of my deceased mother's will.

You don't say why you want to see the Will. If there was no probate estate when your mom passed (meaning she didn't own any property in her own...

How do I prove my certified court papers from five months ago, stating I am the permanent legal guardian, are still current?

Hi - You can request copies of your Letters of Guardianship from the court where the guardianship was established. The letters will include a...

Please speak with an estate planning attorney about this. There are two questions here (1) Can your nieces/nephews challenge your mom's will? and...

Seeking guardianship of an adult

The two previous answers combined provide the most insight. If this person has a health care proxy somewhere, the named health care agent should...

Funeral expenses responsibility of guardian or executor?

I'm sorry for your loss. Once your mother passed, her guardian's authority stopped. If you will be establishing a probate estate (because, for...

Is probate absolutely required for a will in Massachusetts ? The dad died 1 year ago and the executrix handled all in the will.

Probate would be required in MA if the decedent owned property in MA in his own name. If all of his assets were owned jointly, for instance, or...

How do I (next of kin) become the Executor of my late brother's estate so I can protect his home, etc - no Will

First, please accept my condolences on this difficult loss. Second, I agree with Attorney Buskey. You need to be appointed as your brother's...

My husband is in failing health. What happens upon his death if I do not have power of attorney with our vehicle & home ?

Any property you own jointly, will pass to the survivor automatically upon the death of a co-owner. If he has the mental capacity to understand...

Can a revokable living trust include one or several items. And other one or several trusts be created separately?

I agree with the other answers. A trust can hold one or more properties and types of properties and can have different beneficiaries for different...

Is there a way to obtain a copy of a will from 1980? It concerns an item about legal guardianship.

Hi - I'm sorry for your losses. You should check at the Probate Court in the county where your father died (in person if this is at all...

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