I need to get appointed executor of my late fathers estate to get his life i am his only living family member,

I agree with Attorney Samuels. The probate system is not very user-friendly, and you should get an attorney to assist you. However, some probate...

What are my legal rights ? what am I entitled too? and if I can't afford a probate lawyer would one be willing to take fee out ?

If you cannot afford an attorney, you can check with a local legal services agency, such as the Greater Boston Legal Services (www.gbls.org).

How to distribute assets in accounts with rights of survivorship or POD to one of multiple heirs as designated in the will?

There is also a possible method whereby your siblings assert their right to a share of the benefits and you agree or "compromise" with them. This...

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Should my parents see a trust and estate lawyer now?

Absolutely, not only for asset protection purposes, but also for the orderly administration of their estates.

A lawyer wrote the following in an answer to a question...can someone explain the answer further? What is reserving life estat?

I agree with Attorney Lawrence but wanted to add that you can determine if a life estate has been reserved by your mother by looking at the deed...

Can a Judge order the court appointed Personal Representative to my Father's estate to close out accounts?

A judge can order the Personal Representative to take action if there is no reasonable excuse for the delay. For example, if an estate tax is due,...

Do I have to give my stepfather a portion of my mother's life insurance and annuity she left me?

I agree with the other answers, but want to emphasize that you should confirm with NJ counsel to be sure there is no law that might apply,...

I agree with the other posts, but wanted to add that in MA creditors are generally (with some exceptions) estopped from bringing claims 1 year...

I agree that there is a question as to whether your sister is misappropriating Mom's assets by using the car for her own benefit. But with respect...

Should I sign another assent agreeing to my atty and my brother's atty to be co-executors after absurd errors by brothers atty?

This is a very tough question to answer because it is really a judgment call. It's not unusual for a Court to misfile something, so it is difficult...