A holograph will has not been filed since our father's death one month ago. What happens now?

Agree with Mr. Whalen. You should consult with a local probate and estates attorney. Have you filed a petition with register of wills? If not you...

Do I have grounds 2 sue my soon to be ex sister nlaw 4 removing my children as the benefit her living trust due bitterdivorce ?

You are involved in a divorce. Assuming you have representation the issue of your current living arrangements should be addressed in the domestic...

How to settle my mother's Estate with a Small Estate Settlement Affidavit. I need to know what an order to the court is to file

Unfortunately the small estate procedures involve the orphan's court and motion practice which generally require the know-how of an attorney. It is...

I was checking my hubby's will It says I order my executrix/executor to pay my just debts. What does that mean ty

The executor has to pay debts of the decedent out of the probate estate. However if all of hubby's assets are jointly held with you, there will be...

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Interest could be awarded if you could prove to an orphans court judge that she failed to protect your interest. Certainly she is not entitled to...

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A lien was found on a house I received through family. The amount loaned, in 1992, was $7500. No note exists. What do I owe?

The legal rate of interest after the judgment is entered is 6% per annulment. You don't need the note. There has to be a record and a file in the...

What is the law on being notified that you are a named beneficiary in a will? Is there a Federal law in this regard?

Its easy to say you need to contact an estates attorney, but that is the best advice for your question. Use the AVVO "Find a Lawyer" prompt to get...

Can my lawyer charge me more if I did not sign anything agreeing to it?

The Code of Professional Conduct requires attorneys fee arrangements with clients to be in writing. The written agreement is supposed to be given...

I am a co-administrator of an estate. How do I get my name taken off of the estate?

There is an easy fix, you can renounce by going to the register of wills office and asking for the form to renounce. Fill it out, sign it and you...

I have a tax question. I received an annuity check from my deceased parents. The amount is a little over $20,000.

There will be 4.5% pa inheritance tax unless the apportionment clause in the Will dictates that the estate pay all such taxes. You will also pay...