There is no hard and fast rule except that everybody gets something. The surviving spouse and the children take their respective intestate shares....

Ah, these sibling disputes are grist for the mills of the Chancery Courts. You have to make a business decision, based on the amount you are due...

I think one lawyer should be able to handle it providing there is no conflict with other heirs. The reverse mortgage company will bring a...

Yes. 1. If everyone consents. 2. Provided there is no self-dealing. 3. Court approval should be sought in the case of minors or incompetents.

Notify them that they are no longer allowed in without court permission. Only the executor has any right to enter and that is limited. He can...

The executrix can release a partial distribution in exchange for an initial Release & Refunding Bond from each beneficiary; but you don't have to. ...

If you are on the Deed then you have a real property interest in the house. and you have a right to be there although that may pose practical...

Terribly sorry for your loss. The death of a parent particularly painful. You definitely will need a lawyer in the DR. If your Dad had 3...

You can sue him but it will be time consuming and expensive. Tear it out, remediate the mold and move on. You might have a better shot aginst the...

If the property is held by H&W it is presumed to be held as "joint tenants with right of survivorship". The survivor owns 100% of the house by...