There is no set period of time. The citation may be issued at any time. If you do not intend to object to the will, then you may skip the...

If the account has a named beneficiary, then you need not probate the will. On the other hand, if the account has no beneficiary and is worth...

Can you settle with some creditors and not others? If so, is there any additional liability by the executor? Thank you.

You should really work with an attorney on this with an eye towards settling with all of the creditors to avoid a problem.

Power of Attorney

The best option is to obtain the power of attorney from a lawyer who can answer your questions. If you prefer you may obtain the form online...

Power of Attorney e.g., Do I need a real estate attorney?Powe

The best option is to obtain the power of attorney from a lawyer who can answer your questions. If you prefer you may obtain the form online...

My father,recently passed away and was survived by 3 children. I was named administrator, but our family agreed that because of

It is advisable your family seek the advice of an estate attorney in your area. The court must be made aware of the existance of a will. Depending...

My father died prior to distribution of his parents will (pre-deceasing him by 2 years), shouldn't his estate receive the money?

It appears that you are correct. The distribution from your father's parents' estate should be paid to his estate. Once you are appointed executor...

What is the difference between a power of attorney and a head of estate?

A power of attorney designates an agent to care of financial and other business on behalf of the principal (the person who grants the power). The...

My aunt passed with no will. Living relatives are me, my brother and my Father. Do I have rights to her estate?

If you aunt died leaving no spouse, issue or parents and her only sibling is your father, then he is her only distributee. If your father had died...

What are the rights of a widow?

Your Grandmother needs to consult with an experienced estate attorney as soon as possible. My thoughts on the situation are that she may be able to...