We just found out that we have a niece who through DNA may be my deceased brothers daughter. Is she entitled to be an heir?

Mr. Frederick gives you good advice. If you are probating a will under these circumstances, you are going to need to hire an attorney promptly. ...

My mother is married to my stepfather. If I become my mother's guardian of estate, will I have access to his personal checking?

His money is his money. Beyond that, I'm not sure if you're asking about an estate or a guardianship. Good luck to you.

If two of your siblings don't trust you to properly administer the estate, you may want to explore seeking temporary powers to stop the...

What is the law when it comes to being reimbursed for inheritance that you already paid for?

If a will bequeaths to a person a specific assert that the testator does not actually own at the time of death, the bequest abates. What one...

Can my step mother change my dad's and mom's will that she had made before she died

A person can freely change his or her own will at any time (unless contractually bound not to do so). I'm not sure whose wills you say were...

Should I file a civil suit due to mishandling of probate?

There's a lot going on here. It may be that you need to reopen your father's estate; you may have to file a claim against your grandmother's...

What can i do to get the rest of my inheritance.

There are a couple of things that are not clear in your posting. First, you say "she only gave me half." Please let us know who "she" is and what...

Do I have to open my father's estate?

There would be no negative consequences if you decide not to probate the estate. It is essentially an arithmetical evaluation. Look at the upside...

Debts from family members after parents die but not mentioned in will.

I am a NY attorney and can't advise as to your state's laws, but can provide general information that may help. If, as your posting suggests,...

Is it normal for my attorney to continue to talk to my siblings regarding Estate matters even though I have asked him not to?

The attorney represents you and not the beneficiaries of the estate. Occasionally, the attorney for the estate may find it useful to respond to...