What do I need to do? Do I apply for power of attorney and if so, where?

Mr. Kasberg and Mr. Gordon give you good advice. Unless the estate is modest enough to fit within the state's definition of a "small estate," a...

My mother died intestate - my aunt had power of attorney. Totally bypassed me with life insurance policy. Is this legal?

It's not clear from your posting whether you (as opposed to your mother's estate) were the designated beneficiary of the life insurance policy. In...

What is the easiest way and least expensive way to go?

In a perfect world, you would not need to hire an attorney to assist with the real estate transaction. Similarly, in a perfect world, you would...

Mr. Pankowski gives you good advice. The practical consideration here is whether there is any possibility that the failure to open a separate...

Can I inherit half of a California oil well?

Your brother, in his capacity as executor of the estate, has certain discretion as to some matters. One matter that is decidedly not within his...

Do I need to become personal representative after sister committed a crime of theft?

If your sister, in her capacity as personal representative of an estate, converted estate assets to her own dominion and control, then that would...

How can I prove that I am the legal child and entitled to part of his estate?

My colleagues all give you good advice: It is the adoption that counts. Beyond that, I am assuming that your father passed away intestate (that...

How do I get the executor to send us our money?

There are some red flags here: the attorney for the estate requested that your uncle cut the checks to your siblings and you; the attorney...

Is this a breach of contract????

My colleagues give you good advice. But I am somewhat confused as to your posting. Your use of six question marks to ask whether the decedent had...

Do I need to remove him from the executor? What actions should he have taken by now?

First, I am a NY attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's laws. I can, however, provide certain general information that may be helpful...