Can anything be done to resolve the matter below.?

A codicil must be signed with the same formalities as a will. And that means at least two witnesses. I'm a NY attorney and can't advise you as to...

Mom had dementia and died...all the valuables went missing from her home and now others are saying they were given as gifts!?

The disposition of personal property is governed by the will, regardless of what they are telling you. As far as gifting, let's look carefully at...

I am the next of kin and refused funeral charges, my aunt agreed to pay but hasnt, can the estate be held liable for charges?

Suing a family member for the costs of a funeral is a particularly unseemly situation. And it would likely be unsuccessful. I can't advise you...

Can someone with ooa change executor of a will if the party agrees and get house signed over to herself

I'd be less worried about who will act as executor than about what this neighbor will do with the power of attorney. But in most states, a power...

What to do when someone files false documents with the court saying you signed them?

No, you don't need a criminal lawyer, since you are not charged with a crime. Estate litigation is a civil matter, and your problem stems from...

My sister and I own egual share in the estate?can she change locks so I can't get in? refuse to inventory,while it disappears

If you and your sister equally own a piece of real property, then you each have a right to occupy the premises, but cannot do so to the exclusion...

I don't think that what you actually should be looking for is a pro bono attorney. And it may be that you are not familiar with the concept or the...

Do I open an estate account as Executrix of the estate.?

First, your power of attorney is meaningless because a power of attorney is extinguished when the principal dies. If there are assets that flow...

Is Real Estate office liable for its agent's stealing?

The answer to your question depends on whether you hired the agent as a manager or whether you hired the real estate company. At any rate, you may...

Can we do a life estate?

You want to know whether you can do a life estate. That is certainly one option. But let's take a look at the situation a bit more closely. I am...