Are they trespassing? or squatters?

The buyers won't evict these people. That's because the buyers will refuse to buy if the property can't be transferred vacant. And they will be...

The clause you refer to is called an "in terrorem clause." It is no accident that the word "terror" appears in the term, because it is meant to...

Can I win in probate court when I wasn't on the will?

In order to be able to challenge a will, you must have standing. That means that you (a) are a distributee; (b) you are named in the will to...

Can money be spent from the sale of a house if the executor is also the beneficiary of the will?

It's not clear precisely what you are asking. Perhaps this helps: The fact that one person is wearing two hats (executor and beneficiary) will...

I am a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws or procedures. It sounds unlikely that an order to show cause is returnable a year...

A will is typically available to be reviewed at the courthouse, provided the testator has died and a probate proceeding has commenced. If the...

My mom died. She went by he name Sharon De La Cruz. But she also went by the name Sharon Cruz. Can I just use one name?

In order to avoid complications (such as a creditor stepping forward belatedly with a claim against the estate because the use of one name and not...

Do I need an attorney to file a Petition for Conservatorship for financial and medical decisions for my Mom?

Conservatorship (or guardianship, as it is called in some states) is not a matter of filling out a form. It is a court proceeding, thus requiring...

A sibling has significantly reduced my inheritance by systematically dispersing accounts using Power of Attorney and is now PR

If the power of attorney was used after your father passed away, that is clearly improper and should help to disqualify her from continuing to...

Do I need legal representation to get my inheritance?

It's often said "Don't ask a barber if you need a haircut." But as a practical matter, you probably won't need any legal help. Still, you might...