I find that I agree with Rochelle Rabin virtually 100% of the time on this forum, but now it's more like 99%. The names and dates of birth are...

My view would be that since the brother appears to have a legal interest in the house as an intestate heir (i.e. he is a partial owner though the...

The beneficiary accounts don't impact the limit for the small estate process. However, the process is not necessarily easier to navigate. Many...

As Mr. Whalen indicated, you should probably consult with counsel. You need to determine whether probate is required (because your brother owned...

You should certainly contact a probate/estate attorney immediately to assert your rights. Depending upon whether your father had a Will, you may or...

If they promised to assist you before you undertook to spend the funds, then you might have a claim for breach of that agreement (though oral...

The reporting and payment of the Inheritance Tax obligations are a significant step in resolving an estate, however each case has its own unique...

Attorney Rabin is correct that it is difficult to give a precise answer without reading the Petition. However, if you have absolutely no objection...

In most situations, the answer will be 'yes' but it depends upon whether your grandmother was the sole owner of the home and upon whether your...

While technically your attorney has a right to be paid upon termination of the representation, most will accept an agreement from new counsel that...