I cannot speak to Washington or Hawaii, but this is standard procedure in Connecticut and New York prior to sending out a sizable bequest Why is...

My deceased mothers insurance company canceled her policy because she no longer lives there, but we are still in probate. Help!

Attorney Zelinger is correct. Since you are "in probate", the executor or administrator of your mother's estate should be zealously searching for...

Can a person named in a trust turn around and sue the trust?

If your sister fell due to a problem at the house, then it is possible that your sister could bring a lawsuit against your mother or, after her...

I have some good news for you. Death certificates are public records and, normally, you can obtain one from the town or city clerk (or Department...

Can the value of the real estate be distributed to the person that paid funeral expenses rather than cash from the estate?

I agree with Attorney Frederick. It is always advisable in situations like this to receive Probate Court approval before distribution assets...

How do I force an out-of-country executor to pay some beneficiaries of a NJ will?

The first question is: how long has it been since the grandmother's death? In most states, executors have up until one year to pay a bequest. If...

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Father's will being split 40, 40, 20 % how to protect my daughters money after marriage

Unfortunately, the "word of mouth" legal advice you've been receiving is dead-wrong. Should your father leave assets directly to his...

My father passed away last month. My brother and I are the only two heirs. He owned 55 acres of land in Indiana and owed no debt

I'm sorry for your loss. To cut to the chase, I would urge you and your brother to hire an experienced probate attorney. Why? Assuming there is...

Does a will need to be probated if there is only one beneficiary

I am sorry for your loss. The first question is: are there any assets to probate? That is, if all of your mother's assets were held either as...

You sound like a really great guy and I'm going to sound like a jerk with this answer. However, please believe me when I tell you that you should...