If a new clause in a will reads, if you contest this will you will not receive any benefits can this be true?

Such a clause is known as an "in terrorem" clause. The root of the word, as you can tell, is "terror" and that is no mere coincidence. In...

Can my mother interfere with my inheritance left to me by my grandmother?

It isn't entirely clear from your question whether your grandmother is still alive. If she is not, the first order of business is to locate the...

Can my township verify my perceived holographic will as genuine first before I get it presented to court for probate?

The Surrogate's Court, not the township, can certify a will as genuine. You will have to deal with issues that are raised during the probate...

If I am the administrator of the estate can I deny a claim made by my brother against the estate?

If the estate is still open (which seems to be the case), then you'll probably need your brother's cooperation at some point. Are you really sure...

What you call a "little tiny bit" variation is what a court might call noncompliance. If you are administrator, you should do everything...

Defamation suits are usually quite challenging, not to mention quite expensive. There are different rules for different types of reportage, and...

Can someone have guardianship/conservator power over me and them not tell me?

A conservatorship (known a guardianship in some states) proceeding is supposed to be on notice to the person who is the subject of the proceeding. ...

How do I get my inheritance?

You might do well to get an attorney involved on your behalf. A letter from an attorney will probably be the biggest bang for the buck. Moreover,...

Can I utilize my decease wife's federal refund check towards the cost of her funeral?

A check payable to your wife, even if issued during her lifetime, may not be deposited into any account but her own (or, after an appropriate...

How do I lay claim my step-father's estate?

Unless a will is found, you will not receive any part of the estate. If you haven't already done so, check with the probate court in the county in...