Can I sell my share of a life estate on a home to my brother if my mom is still alive? She is in a nursing home with Alzhiemer

I agree with Attorney Pollex. Before doing anything, please consult with a Massachusetts real estate attorney about this matter. Good luck to you.

When does an estate have to be filed in probate in nys? mother in law has approx 100,000.00

Assuming that the $100,000 in personal property was held in the woman's sole name at her death, with no beneficiary designation, then her will must...

Apart from the actual accounting of assets in probate process, how long it usually take just to become personal representative?

You will need to petition the probate court for the jurisdiction where the person died in order to become the personal representative. Please...

If there is an error in a will ..Would the will be legal?

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. The exact distribution between heirs is specified by statute when a person dies without a valid will. For...

My mother in law told me that she'd listed both my husband & sister in law as executors. He claimed he was sole exec, no will

I agree with counsel. Please also note that, in order to become an executor, your ex-husband would have to file the will with the probate court. ...

How can I protect my house and ensure it goes to my children when I die?

Attorney Kellogg has provided you with an excellent answer. It is vital that you meet with an experienced estate planning attorney, such as the...

My friends’ mom just died. The estate is just the house, valued in $280K with the reverse mortgage with balance of $420K.

I agree with Attorneys Benton and James. Please consult with an experienced estate attorney about this matter. Good luck to you.

Who inherits when a beneficiary of a savings or IRA account dies before claiming the money?

I agree with Attorney Tomberg. Since your mother survived your father, her estate would be entitled to the IRA since she was the named...

I agree with Attorneys Callahan and Tomberg. It appears that you have the document you need to manage the estate's assets, including the IRA. ...

How can I get copies of any forms filed in a probate case?

I agree with Attorney James. With very rare exception, probate court records are public records. Contact the clerk of the court where the case is...