Probate Questions

Here's what you need to know: 1. A will only governs property that the decedent owned at the time of his or her death. Thus, if a will makes...

The will means what it says and says what it means. The person named as executor, if willing and able to serve, gets the opportunity to so serve. ...

My aunt died and did not have a living will I received three homes that is valued at 700, thousand dolla

You have to ask a question if you want an answer. I don't want to venture a guess as to what you mean by, "Is my spouse intitled"; not only is it...

How do I know that the property manager hired by my landlord is indeed a real estate broker?

I suspect that you're having some controversy with the property manager, and that you're thus looking to challenge his credentials. I don't...

My (civilian) mother sued the military while I was on active duty. The military offered a settlement prior to her death.

Whether you can reopen the negotiations is doubtful, since you indicate in a comment that your mother passed away two decades ago. You won't even...

Do I have a right to other accounts, or real estate?

Since any rights you have to any portion of your friend's estate arise from his will, that document must be reviewed. None of us here on avvo is...

A friendsfiancé died. They were together over 15 years however both were still married. There was no will & kids want assets.

There's an important issue that may have been overlooked. Since the decedent was still married, her husband has a right to more than 50% of the...

A probate or administration proceeding will allow you to transfer not only the shares and lease, but will also allow for you to marshal any other...

How does one cash a check made out to "the estate of"?

You will have to do a probate proceeding or, if the estate is small enough, a small estate proceeding. I am a NY attorney and can't advise you as...

My mother passed away last March and 2016 my brother and I are powers of attorney on her property. What are my legal rights

Your power of attorney ceased upon your mother's passing. You indicate that a probate proceeding was done. If that is the case, who is the...