How can I collect my inheritance? I have been waiting ten years. My father died in the year 2000.

You will need to hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the primary administration is taking place and may eventually need an attorney in both...

Probate

Typically a joint account passes to the surviving account holder upon a death. While this is the presumption this issue can be fought. If you...

My mom left home to me and sister-she passed away. I want to change the deed into my name only. Is that possible? She has two

It's quite likely that your sister's children are due her interest in the house. This would not be the case if 1) you sister passed before your...

Can we get these back for him?

As POA you could bring an action to compel the prior POA to account for his actions. If the facts match as you describe the Court has the...

If everything is joint with a right of survivorship then there is no need to probate the Will however if any of the assets are joint as tenants in...

I need to file a small estate affadavit in NJ. Do I need a lawyer to do this?

If you are correct in your assessment that the small estate affadvit is all you the odds are that this can be done without an attorney. Go to the...

Regards who has legal standing to request probate & tax return documents of a decedent's estate in New York?

As a percentage beneficiary of the estate I would argue that you are entitled to copies of everything you mentioned above since such documents will...

Trustee of a bank account

The answer depends on the exact way the accout is registered with the bank. If you can get a copy of the statement and either post the exact...

Elderly dad deeded property to son in return for lifelong housing and income from the property. Son is now withholding income.

Dad's rights will be based on the exact language of the deed and any other written agreements regarding the property, if any. Once he has copies...

How can I validate a power of attorney claim?

Power of Attorney ends on death, accordingly even if this man shows you proof that he had power of attorney for the decedent it is now null and...