Dosent a lawyer have the duty as an officer of the court to report these findings/violations to all parties and surrogate court.

There's something wrong here. And I don't just mean the shenanigans with the IOLA accounts. You are the executor of the estate of your father,...

Your question is actually a very good one. It is the personal representative of the estate who hires the attorney, and most of us, in day-to-day...

Can I conduct this probate business myself or is it required for a lawyer to do it ? Is there a time limit on how long you have

Mr. Zelinger gives you good advice. You ask whether you "need" an attorney for a probate proceeding. While there is no legal requirement for you...

Am I entitled to documentation that explains how the amount of my inheritance was determined?

In virtually every state, a beneficiary of an estate has the right to request an accounting. Where the estate is "fairly small," you might wish to...

What can i do about all of this?

First, report to the bank that issued the debit card that your mother has passed away. That should end your sister's possible use of your mom's...

Mother died intestate with a separated missing husband. How do I get the home in my name instead of his?

Since I'm a NY attorney, I can't advise you as to your state's laws, but I can tell you that I don't know of any basis to believe that the fact...

Do the proceeds from the selling of these items , by law, have to be divided equally among 21 heirs? Help!!

The only thing you tell us about the 21 heirs is that the court has informed you that everything must be split evenly among them. Other than...

Can I open an Estate Acct alone?

If you are suggesting that there are two or three co-fiduciaries to whom letters testamentary have been granted, then those letters most likely...

What is the law in Arizona for probating an estate? Do you have to probate an estate? How do I find out someone's estate or wi

Mr. Shields gives you good advice. Whether probate is required depends largely on the status of the assets owned by the decedent. For example, if...

Who is responsible for inherited home bills? Do I have to repay executor for bills she paid?

I don't like saying "it depends," but, unfortunately, it depends. To properly answer your question, one must know what the will says, and it would...