I have also never heard of this "rule." Generally people who are not named in the instrument can serve as witnesses, although I agree with...

What are my legal responsibilities for getting care for my elderly parents? I am an only child without any POA.

I am so sorry for your situation. Especially if your father's doctor has recommended that he be placed in long-termcare, you need to get a...

My sister will not cooperate with anyone as Administratrix. How can we get her removed?

I agree with the other Attorneys' answers. It is remarkably common to have one family member (often but not always the executor) hold up the...

I agree with all of these answers and only want to add the [no doubt obvious] fact that the executor/beneficiary does have the right to reduce the...

How long is the stature of limitations for contesting a non willed estate by a biological child in the state of MO?

I am sorry that your stepfather of so long passed without including you and your siblings in his will. It is possible that when your mother...

CAN MOTHER HAVE PROPERTY SHE LIVES ON TRANSFERRED IN HER NAME WITHOUT GOING THROUGH PROBATE? THIS IS IN ALABAMA.

You will need to provide many more details before an informed opinion can be offered. How was the property held by your grandparents? If joint...

Can you probate the court if there is no will with a joint tenants deed and a surviving tenant remaining

I agree with Attorney Shultz. If the property was held as joint tenants with right of suvivorship, then your uncle became sole owner upon your...

Iam not live with my wife at same place but we spend all day togher so she go she back home for care her mom89

I agree with Attorney Frederick, especially as to the last question / issue - I simply do not understand it. If you are asking if you have to live...

Parents unable to care for themselves.need to declare them incompetent. how do I begin? brother & I are executors of their will

I agree that you will likely have to file for guardianship in this matter if things do not change. I would also reiterate what Attorney Davis said...

My 12yr old son&I live in Portland, Oregon and I need to give guardianship of him to his brother who lives in North Carolina.

Attorney Huttrli offers excellent advice. In addition to the long / busy days of a marine that he mentions, which would certainly interfere with...