Do i have any rights to my dads estate

Generally speaking, if the Wills are valid, their terms will govern. If your father died more than 30 days after your step-mother, then according...

Inheritance

I suggest you speak with an estate planning attorney in your area. While you can generally leave your own property to whomever you wish in your...

Co -signing bank accounts

You are wise to be concerned. The funds in a joint account are deemed to belong to both listed owners. Your mother should consider naming you, or...

What is the best way to give back gifted money to prearrange a funeral?

First, I do not practice in PA. Second, you do not state whether your mother is applying for Medicaid now or whether you are planning ahead. ...

There are not enough facts here for anyone to make an informed opinion. That being said, if you are involved in litigation involving a trust,...

Can an executor of an estate take away the the deceased house keys from siblings?

I agree with Attorney Frederick. In every state an executor has the duty to secure the estate assets. It feels uncomfortable because you are all...

NC Executor Removed by Clerk. If They Choose to do so, what is the Procedure of Appeal.

First, I suggest that you speak with your attorney again so he or she can answer your specific concerns. Second, although I do not practice in NC,...

Can a surviving, estranged spouse prevent close friends of a recently deceased person from paying final respects legally?

I am very sorry for your loss. I agree with Attorney Pippen. While you could consider asking the funeral parlor to permit you a private viewing,...

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What power do I have as beneficiary? My brother (executor/beneficiary) will not answer questions about my mother's estate.

I agree that you need to get an attorney asap. You should not be dealing with this six years after your mother's passing. As executor your...

I used my Durable Power of Attorney to close bank account to protect Mother diagnosed w/Alzheimer's assets from a sibling...

Unfortunately this not an uncommon scenario. Isolating and giving misinformation to elders is a common tactic of exploiters. In addition to the...