Can i pay for real estate with a promissory note.

The terms of a contract of sale are whatever the seller and the buyer both agree. Thus, a promissory note can be used for part or all of a...

What happens to my mother's estate if she has no Power of attorney at the time of death?

A power of attorney, even if there was one, would terminate at the time the principal passes away. The real question is whether there is a will. ...

When charities are list as #7 under the Pecuinary gifts & become a residuary gift...

None of us here on avvo have actually seen the will. Thus, we can't interpret it. Substantial detail is needed about the will in order to answer...

The will after death

After a person passes away, the executor hires an attorney. That attorney then, as part of the probate process, usually will send a document to...

Can I sue lender for deceptive business practices

First, you should probably consult with a local attorney who has substantial experience in foreclosure defense. And, since you indicate that a...

Is it worth contesting a will

Let me start by answering your direct question: It is worth at least considering contesting the will. Now, let's get into the nuts and bolts of...

Who do I contact if I want to pursue a formal complaint of a bank president that breached confidentiality?

You're not really posing a question about estate matters, although the circumstances arise within the milieu of estate proceedings. At any rate,...

Can I serve both as Executor of a will in probate and attorney for the estate?

If you are the named executor, you can certainly serve as executor. If you are an attorney, you can certainly represent the estate. And if you...

Can the Court refuse to accept your request for probate (formal or informal) if you are unable to pay the filing fee (indigent)?

Each state has its own rules for filings by parties who are indigent (also known as in forma pauperis). Even beyond the filing fee (which in most...

My guess, based on your posting, is that your stepfather was the sole residuary legatee (meaning the person who received everything in the...