What's the chance on losing the case?

In order to evaluate the efficacy of a probate matter, an attorney needs to first review the will. You say your great uncle "notarized...

My fiance died recentlyher sister has a law firm handling thecase can she have my name put on itwith hers

As my colleagues point out, an intention to marry another person is not a legal relationship and would not, by itself, entitle you to share in the...

I'm not at all clear on the appointment of an executor and an administrator. But let me address this in a more generic way: There are two...

What will my sister be able to sue me for after my mother dies and the will is read?

Anyone can sue anyone for anything. You say that you're certain your sister will sue you, and you ask us here on avvo to guess what she will sue...

Can beneficiary ask executor for income lost while my estate money wasn't available to me?

That's not how it works. The estate is not responsible for all the lost opportunities you would have had if distributions were made more rapidly. ...

How long does a person have after a will has been probated to give the beneficiaries their share in the state of Virginia!

The answer well depend upon the size of the estate, the nature of the assets, and how much time is permitted in your state for creditors to make...

Is it important for an estate lawyer to know of declining mental health of a client?

An attorney retained to do estate planning for a client will always try to determine whether the client possesses the requisite capacity to execute...

First, the court is not looking for a letter, but, rather an affidavit. The act of removing the staples from the will can have serious...

How do I get a Probate Lawyer if they don't have 51% "proof" then why won't they take the case?

Your posting isn't clear. First, I don't know what you mean when you refer to "a copy of the 'original' will..." Ideally, you don't need a copy...

How is an estate executors fee figured?

Executors' fees in New York are based on a sliding scale, starting at 5% for collecting and paying out the first $100,000, 4% for the next...