Searching for a lawyer to retrieve dead mother's property from aunt and uncle

I agree with the previous answers. You will need to consult with an attorney licensed to practice in South Carolina, as that is where your parents...

Mom passed, monies in checking account / investment account. I opened estate account. Do I need to pay taxes on these monies?

I'm sorry for your loss. As for whether you need to pay taxes on what was in your mother's checking and investment accounts, it depends on the...

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If a will hasn't gone to probate yet, do I (a potential beneficiary) need a lawyer before then if there are problems?

I agree with my colleagues that you need to consult an attorney. It is too unclear from your post what exactly is going on in the will and what...

Am I responsible for my nineteen year old daughter hospital bill ?

A parent is financially responsible for their children up to the age of 21, even though a person is considered an adult at age 18. So yes, you...

Protection from seizure from a judgement.

It is correct that a judgment creditor has 20 years to collect on a judgment. Within that time, the creditor can file an extension if not...

Is it legal in all 50 states for a person who has already been declared incompetent to execute a will?

I agree with both Mr. Moore and Mr. Anthony. For a will to be valid, the person signing it (called the testator) must have capacity to do so. ...

Any options besides a court appointed guardian ad litem when a sole beneficiary can't perform executor duties in probate?

Mr. Brophy is correct that an executor or administrator of an estate cannot delegate or give that power to another person. Also, the POA cannot...

My son was given a shares on stock after his father died from relative. She died and the stock was sold and put in her estate.

I guess I have a question for you. You say your son was given shares of stock. By that, do you mean that the stock was actually put in his name? ...

What does this wording mean in lay man's terms ,its a general waiver

Mr. Basche is correct. The person designated as the Fiduciary on the form is the person named in the will as the executor (or is a person...

If my Mom didn't have a will, do I notify the court so her property can go through probate?

I agree with the other answers posted. An estate proceeding will need to be initiated. You and your sister both have equal priority under the law...