Strictly speaking the executor has no authority until appointed. As a practical matter, no court will penalize the nominated executor for selling...

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Do i have a medical malpractice negligence ?

It is unclear from your question what injury you suffered besides some pain for a period of time. Unless you suffered a severe or permanent injury,...

I have a federal PI case and just found documents that were not given to the other side during discovery.

Mr. Brinkmeier is correct. You will not get these documents into evidence without disclosing them first. If you have failed to comply with your...

My Dads second will left his real property solely to my brother. He had an insane delusion that I embezzled money . Contest ?

Contesting a will is very difficult. The burden of proof on the objecting party is heavy and the procedures are highly technical. As a lay person...

The executor's compensation is a percentage of the value of the estate. I don't practice in VA but I am sure it is a whole lot less than 50%. As...

Should I hire a lawyer to represent my sister and I we are heirs to his estate along with our aunt. she is KS, we are in ND

I can't assure you that you don't need a lawyer. Avvo is for information, not for legal advice. That being said, most estate administrations...

What happens if you die while in the process of making up a new will that's been drafted (not signed)

A Will must be executed or it has no effect. The old Will would control.

Our will was done on Legal Zoom, do I contact them about my husband died? How do I file his passing and with whom.

Legal Zoom doesn't give legal advice. They just help people prepare documents. See a probate lawyer in your area for a consultation. It will cost a...

My dad recently passed away with no will. I am currently living in a house that was owned in his name only. There is no mortgage

The house you are living in will have to go through probate and either be sold or a buy out will need to be arranged among the survivors. If you...

How do attorneys manage to handle all cases they have?

Some courts are reasonable and will adjourn a case if an attorney has another matter already scheduled. Others require the attorney to send another...