My son and daughter were named in their grandfathers will. Their mother is the executor , she will not carry out the will ill

Attorneys McMahon and Frederick are correct. Absent unusual circumstances, such as an ongoing litigation, an estate should not be open for five...

Can a trustee be removed from managing a revocable trust if he has a history of financial mismanagement & arrests?

I am assuming that the Revocable Trust has become "irrevocable" due to the death of the Grantor (if, in fact, the Grantor is still alive and...

I am asking this question in behalf of my aunt. She is 61 y.o., lives in Colorado and recently lost her husband.Thank you .

It is very important that your aunt retain an attorney as soon as possible to protect her interests in this matter. It is unclear from your...

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What formalities are required to make a minor change to my will?

Attorney Frederick's detailed response is right on-point. It may seem like an expensive proposition to you, but having a lawyer prepare a Codicil...

Can I speak to the attorney handling my father's will even tho my sis is executor ?

You are certainly entitled to call the attorney and ask questions. Remember, however, that the attorney represents your sister as Executor. ...

Do i have to probate an estate w/joint bank accounts for myself and the deceased? can i transfer car title without probate?

You can likely use the Pennsylvania small estates procedure to enable you to transfer the car without going through formal probate. For example,...

Are life insurance and retirement can be considered for probate

Attorneys Karvay and Frederick are correct. It is unclear from your question, but I am hopeful that your husband is still alive and can address...

Property is in a trust (per warranty deed) mortgage (per Deed of Trust) is in individual name Is house part of trust for estate?

Attorney McOmber is correct. The house, if transferred to a trust prior to a person's death, would not be included in that person's probate...

How legal is depositing estate checks in an account , no enforcement on back , that were not turned over to the estate .

Attorney Lutzky is correct. Any checks received after a person dies should be deposited into an estate account. As Executrix, you should contact...

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Is power of attorney a legal document?

Attorney Cook is correct. If you have not already retained a probate attorney, please do so as soon as possible.