If there were assets in her name alone and without a designated beneficiary, the will controls, and would have to be probated. A proceeding is...

Your aunt, as one of two surviving children of your grandfather (and with the support of your uncle, the other surviving child), probably has...

Me and my siblings recently was notified that our names are on the deed of our parents estates. Can the owners sell

The "owners" can sell only what they actually own. This is a complicated situation because of several factors, including the possible expiration...

My ex-wife had a will drawn up before she passed my children are beneficiaries. How can I get a copy of the will.

In most states, there are proceedings available to compel a person to file a will with the probate court. These proceedings are usually rather...

If I'm understanding your posting correctly, your cousin's father passed away nearly two months ago and you are inquiring as to what rights, if...

Can a lien be placed against an estate &/or the Executor's assets if Executor refuses to distribute assets from a Will?

The executor, as you probably know, owes a fiduciary duty to the estate, and must faithfully follow the terms of the will. While an executor is...

If I am a fiduciary for my father-in-laws estate and it will be deemed insolvent, do I need to have a lawyer?

You should give thought as to whether to do anything about the estate. Even if you were to work something out with the creditors, there simply is...

Can I get my felony expunged in quick order without any money at the time. I am a disabled veteran and was named executor 4 mom

In most states (including NY, where I practice), a convicted felon cannot serve as executor of an estate. But whether or not you can act as...

Ho to get a letter of testementry without hiring a lawyer?

If an estate is modest in value and uncomplicated in administering, attorneys' fees are not going to be unwieldy. You are mistaken in believing...

First, a will is given effect only after the death of the testator (the person whose will it is), and the testator always has the right to revoke,...