Are life insurance and retirement can be considered for probate

Generally assets that have beneficiaries designated become the property of beneficiary. They are usually not considered "probate" assets. ...

My aunt passed on 1/8/13. How do I find out if there's a will and who's the executor?

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to determine if a person left a Will. You must follow any leads that you may have. For example, if you know of...

We live in NY. My father passed. He was remarried and there is 3 of us kids. We can not find a will, what can happen?

If your father died without a Will, his estate will pass by the laws of intestacy. Which means that the wife will receive the first $50,000 plus...

Can probate be avoided if all assets are self-directed except tangible personal property having car titled to Testator?

In order to be sure that probate will be avoided, you should review how the assets are titled with an experienced estate attorney.

How do I get to be appointed as administrator of the estate of my bother who died

Since your brother died a resident of Pennsylvania, the laws of that state would govern. Hopefully, a PA attorney will see this question and give...

Is it legal for my fathers wife whom name herself executor of his property.

More information is needed. If your father died without a Will, the wife has the right to petition the Court to be appointed Administrator of the...

Do I need a lawyer for a "letter of testamentary"

If the assets in your husband's name are valued at more than $30,000 you may need to have the Will admitted to probate and be appointed executor of...

Waiver of Process/Consent to Probate

Yes. You are entitled to a copy of the Will before you sign the form. In fact , the language in the form states that you have received a copy with...

Probate in Georgia, beneficiary in New York. Which state does beneficiary hire lawyer in?

I suggest that you consult with an estate attorney located in Georgia.

Who is responsible for paying for a funeral, the estate administrator or the person that signed the contract ?

Actually both the person signing the contract and the executor are responsible. Although the person signing the contract is responsible for paying...

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