How long do you have after a loved ones death to contest what the executor of the will is doing?

Check the time of death on your mother's death cert to see if she indeed survived your grandmother. Also, have qualified counsel review the will...

My accountant told me I can file married joint my taxes even when my wife lives overseas

Generally, a non-resident spouse cannot file a joint return with a citizen. However, there is an election that can be made to treat a non-resident...

What do I need to do to name my brother (non US citizen / resident) as a legal (plenary) guardian for my minor son?

Generally, the guardianship named in a will is not so much an "appointment" as it is a "nomination" to be guardian which the probate court needs to...

Individual died, he owed me $, estate is not yet open.

Most states have specific statutes setting forth who can open a probate estate. In most states, a creditor may open a probate estate and will be...

Trust Law

The testamentary trust will by definition be contained within the Will which should be on record with the probate court. The terms of the specific...

There are many issues here, most of which will be governed by the law in your state. Generally, ownership succession in land depends on how the...

My mother and father mortgaged their house, with a quitclaim deed with my brother, they both have died and left me the house,

The surviving owners of a property held jointly with right of survivorship owns the property. The will and probate system covers only property...