Are parents allowed to inherit if there is surviving children of the deceased?

Attorney King is correct. State intestacy statutes, including that of the State of Washington, are designed to make sure that children of the...

As administrator of my parents estate, do I have the power to evict someone who has their permission to live in their home?

Your best bet is to contact an experienced estate attorney in the jurisdiction where your parents resided. As Administrator, you will likely be...

My Dad died of cancer early last year and did not leave a written will. What should my brother and I do about his land in Texas?

I wish I had the opportunity to meet your father. As a "redneck" raised in North Florida myself, he sounds like he was a lot of fun. In any...

Liability as the executor of a will in AZ

Attorney Zelinger is correct. Provided that the Executor faithfully executes her duties, she will bear no personal liability for her father's debts.

Our father died owing $1400 to the IRS. Do we have to pay it? His Will left us the house. If we sell it do we have to pay IRS?

Once an Executor is appointed, he or she will have to pay all bills, including that of the IRS. The Executor should retain an experienced estate...

Hopefully, the person still has the capacity to appoint someone to act as his or her representative. If not, unfortunately, the hospital may...

My husband & I are co-trustees on our RLT. Do we re-title separate investment accounts as trustee or co-trustees to fund to RLT?

If you do not already have one, please retain an experienced estate planning attorney to advise you on the proper means of funding your Revocable...

In an estate sale (house) inherited by five children, four of the children have signed the deed to sell to a high bidder. one o

Attorney Frederick is correct. Hopefully, the estate is still open and the Executor/Administrator can sell the property. Note that whether...

Can I have an estate sale of household furnishings before getting the death certificate and executing will/trust?

There is simply not enough information here to provide you with a solid answer. Suffice it to say, however, that you are not permitted to sell a...

My grandmother passed away in Vallejo, Ca. On February 8, 2013, I am one of three beneficiaries .

You need to hire an attorney to communicate with your cousin's attorney. He or she can determine what's going on and make sure your interests are...