If the will has not been filed yet, and the wife refuses to file it or give you a copy, you can file a petition for an administration without a...

The other answers left out one important factor - whether the trust in question is a real estate nominee trust. Many people in Massachusetts hold...

Can I,as a beneficiary,get an accounting of monies collected thus far on a very complicated probate estate ?

The accounting process got looser with the enactment of the Uniform Probate Court. Accounts are not longer required to be filed with the court. ...

I would consult immediately with an attorney. You clearly do not have the PR's attention, and the first step is to get it. A couple facts are...

Is there any way capital gains be avoided or minimizes if the home is sold?

There is a provision in federal law that allows a capital gain exclusion after you sell your primary residence. Here is a link to the IRS website....

Who decides who gets what if a man dies intestate but is survived by grown kids & siblings in different states?

I concur with what the other attorneys have said. This is a very complicated situation that could result in very expensive litigation unless a...

I am sorry to hear that both your parents died so young. That must be quite a blow. Your rights to the pension will depend on the type of...

Can I settle a lawsuit against my father's estate?

Personal representatives normally have power to settle lawsuits without court approval. However, beneficiaries, and sometimes creditors, normally...

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You need to be very careful. I am not sure when you say that the trust being established is inconsistent with your father's will whether you mean...

Did my brother do something illegal by borrowing $50,000 from our deceased Mom's estate while we are still in probate

I agree that an unauthorized loan, particularly if it were interest free, would be an act of self-dealing that would warrant removal, unless it...