What rights do i have to a copy of the will? everything is to be distributed evenly. thank you

It sounds as though you're a bit confused. It's not only hard to answer your question, but it's hard to figure out exactly what your question is. ...

Probate meaning of "leave to file"?

"Leave to file" generally means that one has court permission to file a particular document. Of course, context is everything, so you may want to...

No will, long lost children trying to get belongings. Father passed

You say that your grandfather "did not issue a legal will." I'm afraid that the only kind of will that is effective is a "legal will." State...

If I need an attorney to represent me where should I find one. I live in Colorado and the will is filed in NY?

Wills are probated in the state in which the testator (the person who signed the will) resided at the time he or she passed away. If the...

Most retainer agreements specify, at least in general, the services to be undertaken by the attorney. It's not clear from your posting what...

What legal action do I have to make sure that all of the accounts are distributed fairly?

It's not at all clear how one of your grandfather's sons has been "emptying out" all his bank accounts. I imagine that those accounts were either...

Your father's fiance has no rights by virtue of that status alone. You can petition to administer his intestate estate. If your father moved in...

No notice of appearance given.

If this is your only concern about the probate matter, Joe and Adam must be doing a bang-up job. Good luck to you.

How can my parents give his mother guardianship over me?

I'm not clear on whether you're advocating such guardianship or whether you're objecting to such guardianship. If your parents, and your...

Here is the general rule: Powers of attorney expire at the time of the principal's death. Here is the list of exceptions to that rule: None. In...