My father passed away without a will and his house is in foreclosure. I am his last living relative and I liable or what can do?

You should discuss with an attorney who has experience with estate matters details as to the value of the house and the amount of the arrearages in...

Need a probate lawyer-lawfirm to take case on contingency in Pennsylvania

Attorneys here on avvo are not permitted to solicit you. So, you're going to have to reach out to one of them. Just use the "Find a Lawyer" tab...

Your first step should be to send a letter, by certified mail, return receipt requested, saying that after a period of time (say, 60 days), that...

How do I get my name on the deed if I am the successor representing my grandmothers estate and mother died without a will?

You tell us who was named personal representative, but you don't actually say very much about your grandmother's estate. It sounds as though you...

How do I fine a will with my name on it and that has been read with out me knowing about it.

Old black-and-white movies from the 1940's always have scenes of the reading of a will. I don't know if will-readings ever occurred in real life,...

How does this money get distributed?

Your first step is to review your mother's will (or have an attorney review it). It may possibly provide for such a circumstance. In all...

How can I become personal representative of my mother's estate and keep my younger brother from getting a large lump sum?

There are only two ways to accomplish your goals: Either with your brother's consent or conducting a guardianship proceeding. If you want to try...

Will I give up any claim to my father's estate if I allow his widow to be the administrator

If your father resided in Queens County, that is where the administration proceeding will be commenced. [An administration proceeding is done when...

I need advice on Medicaid claims against decadent's estate

More information is needed to properly respond to your posting. It would be helpful to know the timeline of the estate; the date range when the...

I live in New York City. Can the beneficiary of my will also be the Executor of the will ? Thanks in advance.

You can pick any adult (who does not have a felony conviction) to serve as your executor. But let me answer a question you have not asked: You...