Do you need a lawyer involved after the death of a family member?

An attorney is highly recommended, but not legally required. I recommend an attorney not simply because I am an attorney, but because an attorney...

Assets that have a designated beneficiary will be distributed in accordance with the beneficiary designation, and will not be part of the...

I an a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws, but I can tell you how it is done in most states. First, you should...

What if I have witnesses, which included her own children that will say he said its mine?

As Mr. Hughes advises you, a verbal promise will not substitute for a will. The way for a person to arrange for the disposition of his or her...

Do I have to share the increase value of the house if I make the improvements ?

While you should check with an attorney who practices in your state, I don't see any manner in which you can solely reap the benefit of any...

Is there a lawyer in the Port Richey area that will handle a partition action?

You'll have to do the legwork to find the right attorney. Avvo guidelines prevent an attorney from reaching out to you. You will want to find an...

Why was my wifes will not excepted in NY?

Your posting is incomplete and inaccurate. A will is probated in the county in which a person resided at the time of his or her death. If real...

Grandma died without a will or trust - my dad is sole surviving child. What do we do?

The laws of intestacy of the state in which your grandmother resided at the time of her death will determine how the estate is distributed. The...

An adopted child can be disinherited. A natural child can be disinherited. In fact, anyone except a surviving spouse can be disinherited. It...

As a secondary beneficiary would I be considered to have a fiduciary relationship with the Estate lawyers ?

The attorney for the estate does not owe an independent duty to a beneficiary. An attorney owes a fiduciary duty to his or her client, but not to...