What do I do if an executor of a will has said that there is no estate but I know for a fact that there are assets.

At a bare minimum, a person in possession of a will is obliged to file it with the probate court. However, a common estate planning technique is...

How do I find out if my father's estate is on the up and up ?

Basically, persons interested in an estate can force a court-appointed fiduciary (or a trustee, for that matter) to render an account. It is...

How do I renign on a document given to my son relinkquishing my inheritence from the proceeds of rhe sale of my departed mother'

It is hard to know without more details. Generally, enforceable promises have to be supported by consideration - something of value for something...

How can I find an accountant to review account and file objections? Is it better to have a lawyer do the account objections?

It depends. If you suspect someone is hiding something, as in "cooking the books", sometimes an accountant would be better able to ferret out the...

Generally, if a matter is economically worth pursuing, it makes sense to spend a little money on legal counsel at the outset, if only to know what...

Executor for will

Frequently, it is not necessary to obtain a probate bond in order to be appointed in an informal administration in Massachusetts. While it might...

Is getting equity in small company mean also assuming part of legacy debt?

No. One doesn't become responsible for debt of a company or limited liability entity absent some action on the part of the equity owner related to...

What can be done if my aunt took advantage of my 87 year old grandfather?

You should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. It may still be possible to recover your grandfather's equity, although if your grandfather...

What can I do if the executor of a will is refusing to follow the wishes in the will?

When a Will exists but hasn't been filed, interested parties may petition the court for an order to produce the will. The fact that the person in...

The law of both states is similar, but not identical. "Thirty days" is intended to prevent people from "sitting on the will" to the detriment of...