How long does it take to be appointed personal rep thru the courts

Length of time entirely depends on what form of probate you need - determined by size and nature of the assets, level of agreement of the parties...

In order to get title to your sister's car you need to be appointed administrator. One option to be appointed administrator is to be named...

Can you provide for the creation of a trust in a will, or would you just create a trust in a separate document?

You can create a trust either under a will or as a separate document. Which one to use and how to structure the trust depends on the grandparent's...

Can a Special Representative appointed to an estate by a probate judge represent the estate and represent and/or council an heir

Typically, no. There would be a conflict. The heir should get independent counsel. What constitutes counseling the heir is an open question, however.

How do i appeal a 20 day appeal period already in effect?I have till Feb.12,2014.probate court.

An appeal of a final Probate decree is generally taken to the Superior Court. The procedural requirments are technical. A link to the statute is...

As the other attorneys on this post have indicated, there are formalities that give a will full force and effect. However, you should talk to an...

Late gift tax return

Generally, no. Penalties are calculated based on the tax due. If you are over the annual exlcusion you will start to eat up some of your federal...

Can you tell me the advantages of having your property put into a Realty Trust ?

If you are looking for the advantages of holding real estate in a revocable living trust, see the answers provided by the other attorneys. Howevr...

When left a home in a will as the life estate do you have to remain paying rent to the executor of the will

Ms. Golden is correct. What the will states will define your rights and obligations. However, if you in fact own a life estate in the property, you...

How do I get a copy of a will without knowing who the lawyer is?

If you are named in the will then you have a right to see it. If it is submitted for probate and you are named in it, you will receive notice....