If my sibling refuses to take on his role as executor of our father's estate, at what point can I take over that role?

It would be quicker and easier if your brother were to sign a document indicating his unwillingness to act as executor. If he will not sign such a...

The written amount supersedes the numerical amount. Thus, the bank may regard the absence of a written amount to be the equivalent of zero. On...

I signed a Renunciation of Right to Administration I am not happy with the direction she going in what if any can I do it was?

If your father resided in South Carolina at the time of his death, then you should direct your question to an attorney in that state. Where you...

Executor wants to close out estate but personal assets haven’t been dealt with, extensive collections, jewelry , safe contents.?

Your posting does not make clear whether the executor has done a formal accounting. So let me take a guess and you'll let me know whether I'm...

I have a joint account with my mother on checking and savings. Can my sister get half the monies as we are both beneficiaries?

If an account is jointly held at the time one of the accountholders passes away, then that account passes to the survivor and is not governed by...

My father died before his wife died. She left no will who gets the house me or her grandson

To answer that question, I would need to know how the deed was held, and, depending on the answer to that question, whether your father had a will....

After a Will is probated how long does it stay on file in the probate court?

Files are maintained indefinitely by the court. These days, current files are electronically available at the courthouse, but the older files...

How can I clear the tittle of my home if my brother refuses to sign over his inherited 1/6% of my mothers 1% interest in my home

To answer your question, an attorney would need to view the deed as well as any other document by which the tiny fractional interest was conveyed,...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to estate planning. Nor is it true that a will or a trust are the only estate planning devices available...

My mother died, both our names are on deed and mortgage

An attorney must first review the deed. If the deed is in joint name with right of survivorship, then it would sound like your siblings have no...