What is " Letters Testamentary" and how is it [are they ] attained?

Letters testamentary is the document issued by the court evicting that the will has been certified as genuine and authentic and showing that the...

There is no waiting period before a probate proceeding can begin. Usually a few weeks from the decedent's death elapses before the process...

I have just been given notice that my relative who died recently had done a will after his memory was greatly impaired.

Two circumstances that can warrant a probate challenge are when a testator either lacked sufficient capacity to make a will or where another person...

How do I override my mothers brother as heir to her estate

First and foremost, while you tell us your age at the time your mother passed away, you don't tell us how much time has elapsed since then (A...

What does a probate lawyer charge for an accounting of someones assets

Fees, not surprisingly, vary. That's not simply because each attorney may have a different rate, but primarily because it's difficult to...

I am told that I cant buy my siblings out of my moms house that was left for us in her estate from the proceeds of the estate??!

My colleagues give you good advice. I don't know why your sister's lawyer indicated that you can't use funds you receive from the estate to...

Date of death appraisal?

You don't need a formal appraisal for the inventory of assets, but there are many circumstances in which an appraisal would be needed, such as if...

I NEED URGENT HELP ON PROBATE. I'M IN LA

You need to calm down before writing out your posting. Remember that none of us here on avvo is at all familiar with the details of your matter,...

What I meant was how long does it take in New Hampshire for a deceased persons estate to go through probate court?

It sounds like your posting relates to a previously-posed question. But don't assume that those of us here on avvo can easily locate your previous...

Hello, my brother suddenly passed away on Jan.12, 2015. We have searched and he apparently had no will.

I don't blame you for feeling overwhelmed. And you're absolutely correct that it's complicated. You're going to have to confer with a local...