What type of attorney do I need to help with a very difficult probate case?

You should retain an attorney who has substantial experience in contested probate matters. It's not entirely clear from your posting as to exactly...

Can i exclude brother from will

If you are the executor named in your father's will, and are ultimately appointed executor by the court, then you have a duty to distribute assets...

You should first follow up with the office of the deceased attorney, or whomever has been designated to close out his or her matters; find out if...

How can I find out about a will if it had been probated?

This set of facts really demands an investigation. The fact that your brother did not inform you of your mother's death is close to inhuman. My...

Does an executor automatically take a percentage of the estate in New York ?

In New York, an executor receives a commission that is based on a sliding scale of the value of the estate. On the first $100,000, the commission...

Non-attorneys are forever under the impression that writing a letter to a judge is a smart and proper way to proceed. I'm sure that this answer to...

Conflict of interest?

Based only on the facts stated in your posting, I don't see the conflict. A conflict could arise if the executor accepts an offer brought by his...

Can a beneficiary be kept in the dark regarding their mothers will and estate?

Your question presupposes that you are a beneficiary, but nothing in your posting actually asserts that. Whether you are a beneficiary of your...

How do i know if someone is opening up a case on me? Is it a website I could look on or would I have to wait to get served?

A probate proceeding actually has nothing to do with you, so it is not the case that your fiance's family is opening a probate case "on me." ...

Can beneficiary of an estate sell house and property before owner dies?

A will is meaningless while the testator (the person who made the will) is still alive. That is true even regardless of the fact that certain...