Mother held title to family home & died intestate, can sons make a claim on mother's estate?
The first thing the sons need to do is to confirm how title to the house was held. Since the husband was able to sell the property, it may have...
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The first thing the sons need to do is to confirm how title to the house was held. Since the husband was able to sell the property, it may have...
It only takes one person to contest the will. However, those people that do not object or appear in the proceeding run the risk of being left out...
If your father passes away, you and your brother will own the property. You may then have her removed from the premises, if you so desire.
Generally, yes you may be entitled to compensation (commissions) for your service as the fiduciary of the estate. The rate of compensation is...
Since most wills have an "affidavit of witnesses" attached, the witnesses are rarely contacted in a probate proceeding. If the will does not have...
As long as your mother is living, her will is a confidential document. Only your mother may share the contents of her will with you.
Your sister-in-law's power will end upon your brother's death. However, his spouse has the ultimate say in how he is buried.
Since the decedent (spouse) did not own the house, she cannot give it away in her will.
Since you are the beneficiary of the "in trust for accounts", you may collect them without going through the probate process. Contact the bank for...
Your mother is entitled to retrieve her will and other documents from her attorney. May I suggest that your mother send a letter to the attorney...