My brother is administrator of my mothers estate. I have not heard anything from him and the house sold two months ago.

These situations call for an odd mix of firmness and delicateness. You want to avoid being cheated and you also want to avoid forever tarnishing...

Mr. Harkess gives you good advice. You have no responsibilities as next of kin. You may, however, have responsibilities as the personal...

Re: Probate

I've read your posting three times, and I still know only the tip of the iceberg. There are a whole bunch of facts that need to be provided in...

If we contest the will and it goes to probate court what are the possible outcomes?

I suspect you already know the range of possible outcomes: You can win, you can lose, or you can, potentially, settle. As pointed out, probate...

My father passed and I'm being told his wife has the ultimate say-so concerning his burial arrangements. Is it True?

As a practical matter, where no specific burial instructions were provided by the decedent, his spouse will decide these things, and a funeral home...

What to do ? I have a will. Do I need to get it certified with a court ?

If it is truly a small estate, as that term is used in Surrogate's Court, then you can do a small estate proceeding. Such a proceeding is one of...

Can my mother get money from her well to do dead husband's estate? No lawyers will help.

Depending on the actual circumstances, including the value of the estate, some attorneys will be amenable to alternative payment arrangements. ...

What do I do now that my mom has died?

The only thing you've actually told us is how you "feel" and what worries you. The truth is that a parent's death does not heal sibling...

I need to find an inexpensive probate lawyer in PG County

First, avvo's rules prohibit any of us from soliciting one's business. Thus, you can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab to search for Ann attorney. ...

How can I have my brother removed as the executor of my mom's estate without an attorney for mismanagement of her funds

My colleagues give you good advice. Let me speak plainly: it is possible for you v to v doo this without an attorney, but only because it is NOT...