Does my deceased mother's will have to be probated?

If real estate passes through a will, the will needs to be probated. You status as heir has nothing to do with it. Think long and hard before...

What is the best evidence to gather to contest a will

This seems to be a follow up question to one that was asked before. The fact that your father's Will leaves everything to his wife is unsurprising....

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Can a person be charged with theft for taking assets off family property after someone has died?

This sort of thing happens all the time and the criminal justice system hardly ever gets involved. Your best bet is to hire a probate lawyer to...

Can my attorney refuse to sue for prevailing party fees when I won in a trial?

Lawyers who post to Avvo give information, not legal advice. You have a lawyer who gave you legal advice not to pursue attorney's fees. If you...

Can a patient and their family receive different settlements from a medical malpractice case that did not cause death?

The person entitled to bring the case is your grandfather, or you can if your POA permits it. The only other family member possibly entitled to...

In theory the investment advisor could be held liable if the beneficiaries suffer unnecessary tax consequences in reliance on his advice. But in...

Can my sister's house be sold in probate

1. There will be a delay in closing, but it should still be possible. 2. Forget do it yourself guides- you need a probate lawyer ASAP. 3. Yes, it...

Is it malpractice for an attorney to write a will, witness, notarize in his office & represent the client for 14% of the estate?

The only possible ethical violation I see by the attorney is overcharging the estate for legal services. Some states do permit an attorney to...

Can you sue CPS for not investigating your side and giving your children to a person who want to alienate your children from you

Governmental agencies such as CPS are generally immune from suit for discretionary acts. Your only recourse is produce evidence to convince CPS to...

Do multiple plaintiffs in personal injury/medical malpractice suits resulting in death have to be represented by the same atty?

Your siblings can hire anybody they want, but nobody has the right to start a lawsuit until a personal representative is appointed for the estate....