What does my brother need to do to relinquish his rights to the house?

You have been some good advice. I would add that I always draw up a written renunciation while some one is willing to sign it. I have seen people...

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Do grandchildren have claim to a grandparent's estate when the linking parent is already previously deceased?

The answer is that if there was no will, then you are issue of a predecased. A will could leave you nothing and be legal. To be tactful is...

One sibling can apply on notice to all siblings (next of kin). You can cross petition to be administrator, which is what I suggest you do. Living...

Can I use a relative who is a lawyer to have a will written? Conflict of intrest

I agree with the prior posts but will add that simply getting commissions is not considered a beneficial interest in the estate. However, there is...

If you prefer to choose one lawyer for probate and another as a tax lawyer, is it considerably more expensive?

This is very common. Most trusts and estates lawyers know how to get a tax transcript and deal with not filing for many years. It is common. ...

Hi. If an executor notices an error in the will after they have already probated it -is there anything that can be done?

You can not change anything in the will you offered for probate. However, the will likely will be ripe for a construction proceeding, to construe...

My mom is incapacited & father has power of attorney but not guardianship. Her mother passed away can she sign a waiver to the

I think the main issue is whether there was an Article 81 proceeding declaring your mother incompetent or it is just your opinion. A waiver and...

I have 3 sibling can the court allow 1 sibling administrator of the estate without the other 2 approval.

One sibling could be appointed as an administrator of an estate if they serve the other next of kin with a citation giving them notice and time to...

Working on a Power of Attorney agreement for my mother, who's over 80 years old. Is the norm to require statements

I agree with the other posters. Are you referring to a spring power of attorney rather than a durable? If you are referring to a springing power...

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I agree that there is a distinction between trustee and executors. The main question is how the deed to the house reads. If it reads. In the name...