Does this mean that the litigation is stayed until the hearing or do I need to file an answer?

I would be very careful about not filing an answer. You may be right about the stay but once you miss a deadline for filing an answer the court may...

If your father died without a will, there are rules of distribution called Intestacy rules that will determine how his assets are...

In South Carolina, if no witness lines are present on a Power of Attorney document, can I still notarize that document?

I can only speak to how this works in New York, but here a Notary serves the purpose of only physically confirming the presence and identity of the...

How do i get an opportunity to inspect the household possessions and do i have legal recourse. this is in her will.

Hello Curtis, I would ask her where the contents of the house are being taken and see if you can schedule a visit. If she is planning to...

Is this a reason to file a lawsuit?

I would absolutely say that you have the potential for a valid lawsuit. You are going to want to visit a lawyer who specializes in either Probate...

How do i claim unclaimed property

Luckily most states (including Arizona) now have set up very easy to use web portals to search for and obtain unclaimed funds (if the property is...

I got power of attorney for my mom who is 82, she had a stroke, I'm having problems with siblings, what rights do they have

To add to all of the excellent advice above the answer to this question is also going to be dependent on your own state rules. If your mother is...

All of the above answers are correct in their own way but allow me to explain it in more real life terms. 1) Nobody can specifically restrict...

Jason, NY attorney here. I understand your frustration. I concur with removing all identifying personal information from this website....

My mother passed away in July. Can her checking account stay active while I am in probate?

Whether it can stay open is one question, but remember that it if it was an account solely in your mother's name then it is considered a probate...