I'm sorry for your loss. You should review this with an attorney to make sure that following your husband's death you have clear title to the...

Am I entitled to a copy of my deceased father's will?

I'm sorry for your loss. As indicated in other answers, once the Will is filed with the probate court you'd be able to obtain a copy from her or...

Attorney Meek's response is thorough and covers many of the potential issues. I would just add that you should consult with an attorney now, and...

Is filing a will with no assets necessary?

There is a requirement to file a Will even if you don't have assets that need to be administered. See M.G.L. ch. 190B §2-516. There's no filing...

How do I go about getting a new, "trust protector" for my parent's trust?

I'm dealing with a similar issue for a client right now. In that trust, there is no procedure to remove the trust protector and if the trust...

No two trusts are exactly the same. Best thing to do is to take the trust to an experienced attorney who can tell you how it will work in your...

My father died 9 months ago, the family house is still just sitting and looks abandoned, how can we get this sold?

I'm sorry for your loss. After 9 months you should have a clear idea from your sister as to her progress in administering the estate. There may...

How do I sell real estate currently owned by my deceased wife when it has already been over a year since we started her probate?

There are some tasks that doing yourself can save money. When it comes to clearing title to real estate that is passing through not one, but two...

Does a beneficiary of an IRA payable upon death amount satisfies an amount designated to be left from an estate in a will?

An IRA is only controlled by the Will if the beneficiary of the IRA is the estate. A Will would normally only speaks to assets passing through the...

Unless there has been a lien filed on your property there shouldn't be a issue selling the house. If you are not happy or question the answers you...