My father passed in Oct 2013 and I have been waiting for a letter from Medicaid to take his money from his bank account.

I agree with Attorney Berson. One more question - did the personal representative of the estate notify Medicaid of his passing?

My husband has passed last month and now his father is asking me for a copy of his death certificate and I am wondering why?

First, please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. Second, it sounds as though your father-in-law added your husband to his...

Uncle encouraged to make will by his nephew +POA. His wife a lawyer made the will to benefit their children. Is this ethical

I notice you are referring to pounds rather than dollars. It looks like you are in England, UK, rather than England, AR, as stated in the post. I...

Estranged husband has left a will but did not have wife sign off on house and 401K, what happens next?

I agree with Attorney Spewak. Whether you are the estranged wife or the daughter or the named executor / personal representative under the Will, I...

How long can an executor take to complete the sale of property?

I agree with Attorney Hemingway. I would also add that with this much at stake, it is worth the investment to hire an attorney to represent your...

My mother passed away with no assets except a mobile home that is not worth very much. How to I transfer ownership to my sister?

First, I am sorry for your loss. Second, if you and your mother owned the mobile home jointly, then you can transfer it to your sister. If your...

In the State of SC does my executor have the legal authority to make my funeral arrangements even if my next-of-kin doesnt agree

Usually you are buried by the time an executor is appointed by the court. I suggest you pre-arrange your funeral with your local funeral parlor so...

My husband has a bank account with his name and his sister-in-laws name. If my husband dies do i have any rights to the account

It depends how her name is included on the account. If it is a joint account, then the assets in the account will pass to the survivor of them...

I agree with Attorney Moorehead. Are you sure he isn't named as executor / personal representative rather than beneficiary? That is permissible. ...

My mother passed away and her house must be sold and profits divided. what must I do before I can sell her house

I agree with Attorney Hassen. However, I would also suggest that you speak with a local probate attorney who can guide you through the probate...