No. A minor cannot have a civil judgment. The one from 2001 is expired unless it was renewed. The one from 2003 expires next year. If you need...

I do not understand what you have done. If this is a Japanese estate for a Japanese resident, then the letters from Japan govern. However, it...

Assuming he had 100% ownership, it is the fair market value (sales price or appraisal) and the value of any improvements you put into the home.

In short, you are entitled to 50%, plus commissions and reimbursement for administration expenses. When you make the distribution, get a receipt...

If you are the next of kin and there is no one contesting you, I suggest you go for letters of administration. This way financial institutions...

You can e-file it, mail it in, or hire a lawyer like me for $500 to file it for you.

As you are represented by a lawyer, he or she will know best and my answer is for general information. Your brother is the Executor so he should...

Her lawyer and the estate lawyer are not required to speak with you. You need to hire your own attorney. What he or she would do depends upon the...

In order to commence a wrongful death action, you must be appointed as limited administrator for the purpose of bringing the action. It really...

I agree that the Executor has a fiduciary duty to the estate. However, your wife's rights depend upon the terms of the will. Was she left out or...