This is not a simple matter of "finders keepers." Did your Great Grandmother have an estate? What I'm wondering is whether even the person who...

When an estate attorney sends out notifications are they required to do it via registered/certified mail?

I agree with my colleagues. First Class Mail is all that is required. Believe it or not, sometimes the mail does not get to where it should. ...

How do I find out if my mothers Will is valid

There is no such thing as "original copies" of a will. There is the original will, which was the document hand signed by your mother. If she...

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MY mother left the house to 4 children they want there name on it I have lived here all my life it is stated in the will

I'd love to give you a good answer to your question, but I don't have enough facts: For example, was your mom on Medicaid during her nursing...

IF YOU R IN A WILL HOW LONG AFTER THE DEATH DOES THE EXECUTER OF THE WILL HAVE TO GIVE YOU A COPY OR TO PROBATE THE WILL.

Your situation sounds like the executor is another "do-it-yourselfer". I'm guessing that the executor has decided that he (or she) is trying to...

My aunt passed away and we only have a copy of the 2008 will, but we found an original will from 2005,

I hate to give you a "lawyer answer" to your question, but my answer is that "it depends." Years ago, we kept a safe in our office where we used...

Before my mom died, she promised me money, she didn't put it in writing, my sister took all the money, can I sue her for mine

Your question, "Can we sue?" is only the first of three questions you should be asking. The three questions are as follows: 1. Can we sue? 2....

MY GRANDFATHER DIED IN 2007 I WAS NOT INVITED TO THE READING OF HIS WILL ,BUT HE HAD TOLD ME SEVERAL TIMES HE WAS LEAVING ME HIS

I see that you live in Pittston. Did your grandfather live in Luzerne County also? If so, go to the Register of Wills Office at the Courthouse in...

What options does an attorney have if the executor is withholding approved legal fees?

In agreeing with my fine colleagues who have already answered your question, I would add the following: It is my opinion that the former partner...

Can I get an advance on an inheritance that was not distributed yet?

Such an act would be within the discretion of the person in charge of the estate, who is the Executor (if there was a will) or the Administrator...