There is not necessarily any bligation to probate the Will, though affirmative efforts to hide it from a beneficiary might have consequences. Since...

Recognizing that a "form" power of attorney may or may not be adequate, getting it signed in these circumstances usually requires you to coordinate...

If there are beneficiaries designated on the IRA, then these accounts don't have any involvement with the estate (other than perhaps coordination...

You should consult with a probate attorney, whether from this service or elsewhere. There are many factual, legal and procedural nuances to your...

As Attorney Rabin indicated, the first question is whether the Will has any specific language regarding what happens if your father died at the...

As Attorney Whalen indicated, you should consult with probate administration counsel. There are some bills and claims that are more important than...

For what its worth, there is a good chance that no taxes are due on the sale of the home if it was her personal residence for any two of the last 5...

To supplement the response of prior counsel, unless there is language in the policy to the contrary (which is unlikely), the claim vested (i.e....

Alternatively, you could file an action to terminate the trust (which is what you have described) for being impractical to administer, but you are...

To supplement Nina's answer, in PA, if your brother died without a Will, but was married without children, his estate essentially goes to his...