Wills, Probate and Estates, Can grandchildren file for Administration of their deceased grandparent in their parent's absence??

It may be possible to obtain temporary administration on the basis that the missing son is an "absentee." More information is needed in order to...

How can I dispute my father's 10 year old will when the only beneficiary he named became estranged with him, after its issuance?

If indeed a valid codicil was destroyed, then that warrants investigation. You stop short, however, of saying that's actually what...

Is there a "sloth law" to be able to disinherient someone?

There's no such law. You are a distributee of your father and there's nothing your mother can do to change that. She can, however, choose to...

Mr. Davis gives you good advice. The audio recording is not a will, and cannot substitute for a will. A will is defined under state law, and an...

Is there any way my dad (executor of estate) could take me out of a will?

An executor gets to carry out the terms of a will, but does not get to rewrite the will. The job of deciding who gets what under the will is that...

How do I know my current attorney is doing the job and getting the result I want/need?

You're not going to be happy with this answer: None of us is going to sit in judgment of an attorney who has already appeared on your behalf and...

Is my father's will still valid and will it still be honored?

The first issue is whether there are any assets that are solely in your father's name. I raise this issue because one would think that during the...

Do I need to negotiate? How long will it take if I negotiate? Please explain the negotiation process?

Slow down. I'm not against negotiation as a general matter, but the first thing you have to do is meet with an attorney. Your posting implicates...

What do we do now?

First, the least of your challenges right now is release from the bond. Now that you've located a will, it must be filed with the court. There...

Any will can be contested, just as anyone can sue anyone. The real question is whether a contest stands a good chance of being successful. ...