If your father passed away unmarried, you are a next of kin, and would likely be notified as to any probate proceedings. If he had no will, you...

A life estate is an ownership interest restricted to the recipient's lifespan. Strictly speaking, it has nothing to do with their living...

The power of attorney is valid, but it is very common for customer-level officials and banks, insurers, brokers, etc. in other states not to...

What are the odds that the court will rule in our favor regarding contesting a life insurance beneficiary?

I'm sorry for the loss of your father, however it seems likely that the insurance company is correct here. This question can only be answered...

You may want to re-ask this question designating yourself as being in PA rather than CT, as it is PA law that answers your question. I suspect...

What kind of tax will I need to pay on the sale of this house?

I'm a little confused about your parents having the occupancy agreement and your mother dying seven months after you sold the house, and how you...

I have a pending probate case...it is a will contest. We went had a hearing in Dec. 2011.

Based on my experience with various CT probate courts, I think you're likely to get a ruling in 1-2 months. It's possible it could take longer,...

Unlike the executor, there are no clearly defined rules about what services the lawyer will render to a given estate. Generally, a lawyer cannot...

How do I handle my brother's auto in regards his estate?

In light of this I would disregard the comment from the other answer. You could certainly sell the car to the son, provided he paid the estate a...

How are assets divided for a simple estate in NY?

Just speaking to the additional info, creditors take precedence over beneficiaries, but funeral expenses, administration expenses (executor and...