How do I notify possible other siblings during probate?

As you can see, procedurally there are different ideas about the way to handle this situation. There is an obligation of the petitioner to have...

If the trust is revocable, it likely all passed to him and he can do whatever he wishes. However, if the trust is irrevocable, this a different...

My mother passed away recently. She had a basic will leaving everything to me. Do i need to set up an estate?

I agree. This is a very easy situation in which you don't need a lawyer. Go to the Surrogate's Court in the county in which she was domiciled...

How do I go about requesting replacement of a court-appointed guardian for my mother?

I agree with the prior answers. However, I have encountered a situation with a court appointed attorney where there grounds for her removal and...

It is part of taxable estate, but as pointed out, is not part of his probate estate. Thus, it doesn't get listed on his probate petition. Thus,...

The answer depends upon the terms of the life estate, which can vary. For example, does the life tenant have the right to collect rent (albeit it...

Am I Able To Sue A Guardian Who Has Been Removed?

Anyone can always sue anyone else. However, the question is what are your quantifiable damages. There is also a question of whether the guardian...

I agree with the prior responses. When it is more than 6 months after the date of death and filing, the court always asks for an affidavit of...

While I agree with the prior answers, I wanted to clarify that a turnover proceeding as is stated requires that you prove that rightfully belongs...

How can I remove my sister as Executor of my Uncle's estate & appoint myself (as I was named as a Successor) as Executor/Admin?

No. This would not suffice. First, you must look to the document as to the procedures to resign. If the document is silent, your sister must...