I would recommend a Trust - it would be harder to contest and also allow quicker distributions.

Once your sister became the Executrix she was authorized to make distributions. She will likely want you to sign a release and refunding bond,...

you'll have to apply for letters with the surrogate in the county where your father used to live. You'll also need an original death certificate.

you need to speak with a qualified attorney. you should know 1) the power of attorney "dies" along with t he principal, so you brother could not...

You can get them off, but as Leonard Boyer said, there can be consequences - there can be pros and cons. I suggest you consult with a qualified...

You should get an accounting of the estate - different from an accounting tax return - an accounting with schedules should show principal received,...

sounds right to me - you can bill flat fee or hourly - flat fee can be hard to set properly so if the accountant is charging for his time, and...

this sounds almost like a law school or bar exam scenario. it sounds to me like you will need counsel in BOTH states, however which state is the...

it seems clear to me you need an attorney to help you. i wasn't sure from your facts if you need one in NJ or Florida - I would consult a local...

I changed the category from trusts to probate - if they had an estate litigation option i would have chosen that. you simply can't navigate...