You cannot access a decedent's accounts after her death. If you are named executor and the will has not been probated, you can pay any expenses...

How responsible are a executrix/ trustee and confidant attorney?

An executor owes a fiduciary duty to the estate. If you believe an executor is acting in an unlawful manner, you need to contact the court...

How to get form to create trustee's authority and is it first step?

I can only speak generally, but it sounds like you may need to sue the other co-trustees to account for their actions. As a named co-trustee, you...

Generally, executors earn a commission based on the total value of the estate. If the wrongful death action added value to the estate, the...

Can I still recieve what I was left in the will? Could her family take what was left for me? What can I do?

You will need to contact an attorney in that foreign country. You may find it necessary to retain local counsel in your hometown to coordinate...

My child will be 18 shortly, how do I retain control over her medical needs?

generally speaking, you should have your daughter execute a health care proxy after she turns 18. Short of a guardianship proceeding, this...

I am a co-guardian to my sister (49yrs old). I would like to give up my responsibilities as legal co-guardian. How can I do this

I would only add that in some instances, a court may be hesitant to release you from your guardianship without a compelling reason. If you have...

As step Parent what are my rights and obligations if i become Legal Guardian?

Speaking from general knowledge, first an adoption by a step-parent does not necessarily sever the rights of the biological parent with whom the...

My mother attorney is asking her children to sign a HIPPA Release so he can contact our doctors concerning our competency.

I have never heard of such a practice and I agree with the previous post that competency for a nominated executor is determined at the time the...

Next of kin- only child, family removed entire contents of parent's home and 2 vehicles without permission before probate

You will need to speak with a local attorney. If we are talking about an event that occurred 15 years ago, chances are good that your delay served...