Is there any disadvantage to having a will stored at a Probate Court Office?

The safest place to keep an original will is to file it with the Court. Still, this is very rarely done. There is no disadvantage to doing...

Suppose a person dies and the original will can't be found. The heirs only have copies of the will.

I'm a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws. I can tell you, however, that most states have procedures available to probate a...

Mr. Shields gives you good advice. Your petition to remove your mother as executor will be granted for three reasons: (1) There is evidence that...

Can my mother stay in the home until the will is executed?

In your state, similar to every other state, there is a "right of election" available to a decedent's surviving spouse. This allows the spouse to...

If somebody decides to file their will at their local Probate Courthouse, does this guarantee it will NOT be forgotten?

Typically, the clerk in the probate office will check the court's records to see if a will of the decedent is on file with the court. But it makes...

Will

The key question is not whether the will was notarized, but, rather, whether it was signed at the end by the testator (your boyfriend) and was...

Lawyer wants to recuse himself

First, the attorney representing the estate and Colleen is not your lawyer. You don't have a lawyer. Second, you say the lawyer "wants to recuse...

How can I find the lawyer who is handling the estate and sale of my deceased father's house?

It's not clear from your posting whether the estate proceeding was a probate proceeding (where there is a will) or an administration proceeding...

How should proceed with a real estate transfer?

At the time you contract to purchase real property, you also order a title search. The title company will ultimately insure at the time of...

My mother left me several parcels of real estate in her will. Unfortunately, she didn't own them.

You really need to consult with an attorney about this; in doing so, you should gather all available documents and information. Sometimes, a...