Does she get free reign of house, home, and cash-on-hand, life insurance monies, investments, and all left behind properties?

First, I am a NY attorney and can't advise you as to your state's laws. It's not clear from your posting how the step-mother of a decedent became...

Expenses for intestate property occupied by one of many heirs

My colleagues all give you good advice. Beyond that, when one occupies property owned by an estate as to which there are other heirs, there are...

How can I prove that my sister is keeping all estate,personal belongings,money's,and not dividing like mom had told us she wante

My colleagues all give you good advice. You have, unfortunately, an uphill battle (though not an impossible battle). Witnesses as to what your...

All questions are listed above. His blood relatives are unreasonable and impossible to deal with.

Mr. Shields gives you good advice. Beyond that, you have to understand that those persons who would share in the estate if there were no will are...

It sounds to me as though the bank is not forbidding access, but, rather, insisting that it be present to inventory the content of the box. As a...

Who can u call about a will?

Your friend is correct to be concerned given that five months have passed since the decedent's death. If her children are provided for in the...

What can I do to recover, if anything?

As my colleagues advise you, it is important that you retain counsel (if you have not already). If you already have an attorney, these questions...

How to I find out about inheritance for my father who lived in Puerto Rico

My colleagues give you good advice. Because your father resided in Puerto Rico, that is where his will (if he had one) must be probated and that...

Can I withdraw money from dad's checking account just prior to his death to use towards the funeral and other expenses?

The power of attorney is designed for such a situation. Feel free to use it. One quick piece of advice: To avoid any disharmony, you would...

What Type of Lawyer do you need to collect on a promissory note against and estate?

There usually is not a great deal of specialized knowledge to deal with a claim against an estate based on a promissory note, but you might be...