Ms. Yuan gives you good advice. Beyond that, part of your posting is unclear -- you say your brother received "a copy of the probate naming us as...

As a beneficiary do you get anything of cash value?

The simple answer is that if an asset is no longer owned by the testator at the time of her death, then the would-be beneficiary cannot receive...

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However, my question is if one of us pass away does the property then go to the one of us who remain

Unless the deed states that it is deeded to you jointly with right of survivorship (which is not the correct way to do it), then you each get a 50%...

I want to bill her for my time in effort in handling the estate. Am I allowed to do so and how much may I charge her for my work

Yours is not an uncommon situation. When there are multiple fiduciaries for an estate (which is rarely a good idea), more often than not things do...

How can I get my money from a trust of estate

I think that before you look for ways to sue your brother, you would do well to look at the deed to the house. That will probably tell the full...

Can I represent myself in probate court or do I need an attorney? What if all relatives were deceased and no one to give DNA?

It's a tough situation you find yourself in. But I think there is a solution. First, let me tell you the issues are complex and, although you are...

My question is simple. If the beneficiary is found guilty of criminal theft. Can that be considered attacking the will?

The will likely did NOT say that "any attack on the will" results in forfeiture; rather, it was presumably an in terrorem clause, which is a...

Would I be better off hiring a lawyer to help me with this unusual situation?

I do think that an attorney might well be helpful to you. While the circumstances don't require a great deal of legal acumen, the same kind of...

What can i do about a co-beneficiary's financial exploitation after mom is deceased?

You've asked a great question. Unfortunately, there is not a great answer. Yours is a fairly common story. Persons of advanced age (and, in...

Is it wise to ask Probate Estate Admin. lawyer for references?

Very interesting question. If it's "standard practice" for clients to ask attorneys for references, that's news to me. I don't recall being asked...