My mother recently passed away, I am the only living relative. How do I become executor?

I am very sorry for your loss. For the purpose of answering your question, I am assuming the house was in your mother's sole name when she passed...

Lands were obligated to an educational trust then sold whats up?

Unfortunately, this question is impossible to answer without reviewing the underlying deeds and trust agreement. Please hire a firm to do a title...

My mother died in 2007. My brother is the executor.He has failed his fiduciary duty. In 2015, all monies have not been paid out.

I am sorry that you are going through this. Please meet with an experienced New York estate administration lawyer to discuss this matter. He or...

How do I get guardianship over finances of minor?

Your best bet is to consult with an experienced Charlotte attorney. He or she can review your situation, determine whether a court will appoint...

Funeral service, monument company and memorial park appear to have breached contract. Do I have options?

I am sorry for your loss and your circumstances. I assume that you signed the contract(s) in your personal capacity and paid for the services out...

Hello - I am interested in setting up a will or other legal document to designate guardians for my child. Thoughts on how?

This is going to sound self-serving coming from a lawyer, but please do yourself and family members a favor by working with an experienced estate...

My sister wants me to be co-conservator with her in taking care of our father but there's a bill that is outstanding

I am sorry for your circumstances. Typically, a conservator is charged with managing assets for a conserved person (known as a "ward") and is not...

What are the rights of a sibling that has been living in their parents home? can they tell you what to do while you live there?

Unfortunately, there's some missing information. Specifically, are your parents the owners of the house and are they still alive? If so, then...

As noted by counsel, estate planning lawyers do not wish to sign off on wills which they did not prepare. In addition to a will, you would likely...

If a person won the lottery and wants to keep his identity a secret would this be a real estate attorney who would work

Unfortunately, under Pennsylvania law, it appears that lottery winners must be identified (see the link below). With that said, if you won the...