What is proper form to change a will?

I agree with Attorneys Zelinger and Sinclair. A will can only be changed by a codicil or new will which is validly executed. Remember, every...

What are "administration expenses" when you process the will? And do you have to sell personal property to pay debts off

I agree with Attorney Herman-Giddens. Unfortunately, when an estate does not have sufficient assets to pay creditors, then items of tangible...

Attorney Micklin has provided you with a lengthy answer, which assumes that your father has passed away. However, to be honest, I cannot tell...

My college inheritance left to me by my grandfather isn't accessable to myself for college needs.

I agree with counsel. Please retain an experienced estate attorney to review this matter and represent your interests. It may be that there is a...

I'm sorry for your loss. If your father's will was validly executed in Tennessee, it will control all of his solely-owned property, including...

I agree with Attorney James. Please retain counsel as soon as possible. Good luck to you.

Do I need a real state attorney?

I'm sorry for your loss. It appears that the house is still in your mother's name, but it is unclear whether someone has commenced an...

Can an executor of an estate remove assets from the estate without having done an inventory and filing such with probate in CA?

I agree with counsel. Since your mother is still alive, there is no person who can possibly qualify as an "executor." Furthermore, since this...

My father died without a will. He had just cashed out a life insurance policy but died before he received the check.

I'm sorry for your loss. The check should be reissued, showing the "Estate of (your father's name)" as the payee. As Attorney Martinson notes,...

When co-executors have a dispute, each executor should have separate counsel. Please retain an experienced estate attorney to represent you as...