We have to open a probate case due to my father not changing his beneficiary on his life insurance plan.

I'm sorry for your loss. A lot will depend on the size of the insurance policy, as Alaska will have a "small estate" procedure that you can...

To challenge a will, you must do so before it is admitted to probate or, if it admitted, by appealing from the probate court's decision within a...

My mom died 1987 Grandma took; Will & Life insurance that belong to my mom. I'm beneficiary, how do I find the insurance policy

Assuming your mother was a Texas resident at the time she purchased the insurance policy, I would start with the Texas Department of Insurance...

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My father recently passed away with no will. Does his significant other have any right to any assets?

I'm sorry for your loss. As noted by Attorneys Sinclair and Pippen, only legal heirs are entitled to solely-owned assets in an intestate...

If my parents die, am I responsible for their debt?

Attorneys Megaloudis and Golden are correct. Unless you are a co-signor or guarantor on their debts, you have no responsibility for your mother's...

Are papers of adm. the only way to show how power of attorney manipulated financial accounts before death? Est. 120k missing

If your sister refuses to adequately account for a $120,000 discrepancy in assets, you will need to have a fiduciary appointed by a probate court...

Attorneys Symon and Potter are correct. I would urge you to retain an experienced attorney to represent your interests and push your sister to...

You have learned a tough lesson about being a trustee. When a beneficiary requests funds for a certain purpose (such as tuition at college),...

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My mom was put in a nursing home to let an ulcer heal on her foot, while she was in there her stump broke down.

Attorney McMahon's answer is right on-point. If you can access your mother's medical records through a power of attorney and/or health care proxy...

How do i use the estates money to pay debts ?

Attorney Smith is correct. Please have the power of attorney reviewed by an experienced attorney who will give you guidance as to your duties...