It will depend on the state's laws. If they allow a percentage, that would be an option. Generally, probate is done on an hourly basis. What was...

My Father passed and my mother is the beneficiary but she proceeded him in death do I have a right to become the claimant

I'm sorry for your loss. Your question doesn't give much in detail, but it is likely that the terms of the insurance policy will govern. Most...

First check the guardianship order to see what rights it gives the guardian. You should consult with a lawyer to see what your state's laws say...

Upon death of credit card holder, are any outstanding debts frozen, or do late charges and interest continue?

It would depend on the contract between the credit card company and the deceased. Someone should contact the credit card companies to inform them...

Do the two Georgia properties that my mother owned with her siblings pass to me and my siblings after her death?

I'm sorry for your loss. It depends on how the properties she owned with her siblings were titled. If the deeds say "Mary, Joan, George and John,...

I'm sorry for your loss. While each state has its own specific rules, every state has a process whereby creditors of the estate can make a claim...

My dad just died what legal rights do i have and what can i do

I'm sorry for your loss. You should hire an Oregon attorney to investigate whether any of the insurance policies had the children as...

Estate settlement question - washington state

You might get a second opinion, but I can't quarrel with the attorney's reasoning. Because he had not gotten divorced, he was still married at the...

Will our family lose our house if my grandma passes away and is not living at that residence?

If your grandmother owns the farm by herself, there is no reason why the farm would not be disposed of as provided in her will, or by state law, if...

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My parents are deceased and my sister refuses to place their house up for sale

It seems odd that if you are the executor and trustee, you need your sister's consent to sell the house. Is the house titled in the name of the...