What can I do legally to ensure all debtors and insurance companies are notified?

You can contact anyone you like, but you're probably not doing the estate any favors. Please make sure your sister is aware of your activities and...

Pour over will and Trust

I agree with Attorney Pippen. Typically, a will provides that "tangible personal property" (which includes furniture, jewelry and...

Who gets what when someone passes in california with out a will?

I am sorry for all of your recent losses. Attorney Green has provided you with a solid answer. Assuming your grandmother did not have a will, it...

DO I NEED A WILL IF I HAVE POWER OF ATTORNEY OVER MY MOM'S ESTATE?

As noted by counsel, a power of attorney dies with the person who executed it. It is highly likely that the property is part of one or both of...

Splitting properly with sister (I,m executor) I lived in mom's house 28 years. Will sell, but do I pay rent to sister?

Does your sister want rent paid to the estate? If so, then you may wish to consider whether you should put in a claim for the services rendered to...

My mom is mentally ill and under distress. She changed her will & deed . Now it says 50 % is hers and 50 % is my brothers.

Attorney Odle has provided you with solid advice. It is very important that you meet with an experienced probate lawyer so he or she can begin to...

My father was just admitted to a hospice program and I want to make sure everything is in order before he passes.

I agree with Attorneys Urba and James. The fact that your father has written out the letters is great, but he should meet with an attorney to...

I am an heir to my Father's will. How can I find out the disposition? My Dad lived in Virginia and I live in N.Y.

Attorney Famulary has provided you with solid advice. Your first step is to obtain a copy of the will, which should be on file in the probate...

My son's grandmother passed away and a person is claiming on her will that they are her daughter, but they arent

Attorney Urba has provided you with solid advice. If the alleged daughter and the grandmother held title to the home as "joint tenants with right...

Is it worth it to set up an estate account after my mother's passing?

As noted by Attorneys Smolinski and Pippen, you will wish to consult with a New Hampshire estate attorney about the best means of dealing with this...

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