Can I file a petition for my father's will in probate court myself as the beneficiary since the executor has not done so timely?

A person named as an executor in a will is not legally mandated to commence a probate petition or to serve as executor, but there is an obligation...

Wife recently passed away. Is a husband responsible for debt a wife runs up that he did not sign for and did not know about?

While state law may govern some of this, two important points must be made: 1) Whether you knew about the debt is irrelevant, and, 2) Any...

I have a real estate question

When you re-post your question, you should do so under the "Real Estate" category. Good luck to you.

No matter how legitimate the expense, and no matter how well-motivated your intentions, the power of attorney cannot lawfully be used after the...

I think that most attorneys who hold an original will would file the will with the Court if they know the testator has passed away. Good luck...

The life insurance is an asset of the estate, since there was no designated beneficiary. That would require an estate proceeding. It sounds Iike...

How do I proceed to prove next of kin and where do I go from here?

I don't understand who hired the private investigator. But whoever it was clearly has some information. You say that you could not get a death...

What should I do .......

You should have hired an attorney about eight years ago. Whether it is now too late can be determined only by a thorough review of the Court file....

Administrator calls and says heirs have one day to sign papers to sell house w/o appraisal he is turning it over to the court ?

When someone pressures you to sign something immediately, be wary. And when someone pressures you to sign something that will obviate your...

Iam not a beneficiary iam an heir

You are certainly free to disclaim your interest in the estate. You are a beneficiary under the will, even if you were not specifically named,...