Do I need to set up an estate to cash my deceased husband's business checks?

You've asked several questions, suggesting that you would do well to consult with a local attorney about commencing an estate proceeding. You say...

How long should it take an attorney to disperse the estate once al of the bills have been paid, sale of house has closed and all

Whether the attorney is executor or is the attorney for the estate, two months is not so very long. It may also be the case that the time for...

What are the typical consequences for breach of fiduciary responsibility

There's no breach of fiduciary duty. That's because there's no fiduciary duty. Instead of focusing on claims against your sisters, you should be...

WHAT sort of specific loan officers would I need to get a loan against the estate , to use for repairs and to buy out siblings

Verbal statements do not constitute a will. Your father's pronouncements in front of friends and family do not have any force of law. He could...

WHAT sort of specific loan officers would I need to get a loan against the estate , to use some of the loan for repairs and sibl

A person has almost complete control over what will happen to his assets after his death if he makes a will. Your father chose not to do so,...

How can I get a freeze on an account

If you have actual proof that the executor has been stealing from the estate, then you should promptly engage an attorney to seek to remove the...

I can't offer an opinion about the reasonableness of the legal fees, because I don't know the range of services provided by the attorney, and can't...

How do I remove names from legal papers that give them control of my estate if I become disabled or die

I'm not sure exactly what you signed. A power of attorney can designate someone to handle your affairs if you become ill. Such a power of...

Why so many different explanations from different layers

The reason you're getting different answers from different lawyers probably says less about the lawyers than it does about the question. You are...

How many years do you have in West Virginia to contest a will when you discover new evidence

In order to probate an older will, you'd have to prove the more recent will was invalid by reason of lack of testamentary capacity, undue...