With probate one must object on return date; what's the window for objecting in small estate?

Practically speaking anyone get an adjournment. Also, with the court being closed citations are backlogged. A Voluntary Administrator can get...

Does it make sense to probate as oppose to voluntary administration where a child left out of will threatens to contest?

There is no difference as the petition is based on the value of the estate. I would suggest doing a voluntary administration with the will...

As to a wrongful death claim, the requirements of a proceeding are different and the proceeds are divided differently than a straight...

Entitlement to deceased parent property

This depends on how the deed reads. Is your stepfather living in the house because he was granted a life estate in the property or did the...

If you check the go fund me home page, it says that the contributions are considered gifts and that they do not report gifts. I would suggest...

What taxes, if any, should NonResodent alien pay if he inherited property in US?

Since you are the executor, but not the heir, you have to look out for yourself. The best way to do this is to do a voluntary accounting and seek...

Did you sign a waiver and consent to the probate of the Will? This fact governs your options. Since your post indicates that you are equal...

Cannot Afford To Pay Back Property Taxes

It doesn’t seem mean, practical. However, putting your brother’s name on it only ensures that he will not lose the house and does nothing to...

The main issues is who is the successor executor. In a removal proceeding, the successor executor is the one who becomes the primary executor. ...

If the box is joint, did you use it as well for your contents? Did she gift it to you during lifetime? You should call a lawyer for a consultation.