Executor of estate rented house did not advise other beneficiaries. Will states that executor has the right to rent/sell.

Any rent would be income to the estate and would be divided as part of the estate. If you do not trust the executor you should retain your own...

How much for a living will?

You are wise to be looking at this issue. The fee for a living will should be very low indeed. But if you have assets then you need to also have...

Is it absolutely necessary to have a "Probate Letter" to collect money from a deceased parents pension?

There is something missing here. If you are named beneficiaries then the proceeds are to be paid to you outside the probate process. However,...

How can you find out if you were on a loved one that passed away insurance policy? will the insurance company contact you?

Both attorney offer sound advice. The smoking gun however would be to find the original application and beneficiary designation or a later amended...

NY- Former Will v Present Will: As Executor, do I have legal recourse against testator's former attorney?

Mr Brophy offers sound advice. You need to retain an estate litigation attorney immediately. Not really sure what the former attorney did that...

I am filling for state administration in NY surrogate's court and I live in FL,

I assume you mean estate administration. Most states have a way for you to be sworn in out of state. However, you need to know that your...

Could my mother will her home to my children, but write in a clause that states that my brother can live there until his death?

It is called a life estate interest. You should get mom to an experienced estate planning attorney to set this up properly. One important point. ...

You may have to reopen his estate. You must immediately retain an estates attorney to sort out the details and the chain of title. Do this...

Grandfather passed yrs ago. He often told Mom he would assure our inheritance from him. Grandmother passed 2mos. What to do now?

Mr Brophy offers sound advice. You could be entitled to something or nothing depending on the facts. Realize however promising mom does not mean...

Fee dispute arbitration for estate fees in PA

Arbitration is not the proper avenue. You need to challange the fees charged in Orphans Court. You do not have the ability to do this on your own...