Is it possible for a lawyer to search for a will?

Each county has a publication for its bar association. Inquiries are regularly posted in there regarding missing wills. Unlike a newspaper, the...

Lawyer having copy of deceased parent will, can the lawyer give it to the spouse if the spouse "isn't" name as the executor?

An attorney may release a photocopy of a Decedent's Will to the designated Executor as attorney-client privilege applies even to a surviving...

Question about will in the state of NJ? ....Over 2 weeks of someone passing and the lawyer contact no one regarding the will....

The lawyer represented the deceased person during his or her lifetime. It is the duty of the named Executor to contact the attorney regarding...

A trust fund was set up for me many years ago by a grandparent. I have struggling to track down information about it.

It is difficult. You may wish to hire a private investigator who can do an asset search under your name and the decedent's name. You may also try...

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No will.Both parents deceased. One child willing to be administrator. Other won't sign renunciation + can't post bond. What now?

When parents die without either having executed a Will, the law of intestate succession hold that the estate will pass to their children equally. ...

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My grandmother passed away, how can I find out what was in her will.

Larry is right. However, if you haven't received a notice of probate yet, I wouldn't hold my breath on getting one ever. Go to the Surrogate's...

If parent passes away and property is joint tenancy do you solely own property? And what happens to contents of home?

The above answers are correct. If you are the joint holder of the property, it passes to you by right of survivorship. Nothing needs to be done. ...

I own vacation home with father in law, hows prpoety divided upon his death?

The manner in which it is divided depends on how it is held. If it is joint tenancy with a right of survivorship, it becomes yours if he dies...

My brother passed away on aug 30th at a nursing home they failed to notify anyone in family we found out from a friend calling

You likely don't have a case. Although nursing homes make their fair share a of mistakes, they typically keep good records of folks that come and...

My son is living in my home in NJ. I am presently living. in my nc home. can I still insure my NJ home in my name?

You can insure the home in your name. However, you need to let your insurance company know that the home is not occupied by you. There are...