Do I co-own the farm that my wife co-owned with her sister and do I need to go to probate?

As far as the ownership of the farm, a lot depends on what the deed states. You need to present the deed to the estates attorney you retain to get...

You need to get with an estate litigation attorney in your area to discuss the facts and the evidence that you have to support a case of fraud,...

What would be consider attorney duty vs executor duty?

The estate is responsible for the executor fee and the attorney fees. The overall fee for these services must be reasonable. If you feel they are...

My home is in my name only,my wife is listed as the benafisery.Should we have her name on the deed in the case i would die?

Mr Huddleston offers sound advice. Estate planning involves tax and non-tax issues. You need to retain an estates attorney or an elder law...

My deceased husband has a retirement account and now they tell me I was not beneficiary and it will go to estate.

You are not going to get an easy answer via a forum like Avvo. You need to retain an estate attorney to assist you here. The facts and your state...

What happens if the rep of a Will and a Trust does not honor the deceased's wishes, and withholds its contents from the family?

Stop messing around here. Get an estates litigation attorney immediately. Hope this helps. Please remember to designate a best answer to...

My mother passed a year and a half ago intestate. I have 5 siblings. We have never probated. Cannot agree on how to proceed.

Don't you think it is time to get an estates attorney involved. This is a legal matter that requires skills you do not possess. Too much time has...

LIfe insurance is not part of the probate estate. You need to question your attorney strongly and if you do not like his answers you many need to...

Can siblings sell an elderly person 's house (their Mother's) without the knowledge of the executor?

As Mr. Pippen states, the POA lapses at mom's death, so the holders of the POA have no legal right to do anything. Once the will is probated the...

My father passed away yesterday, I'm an only child and next of kin.

Go see an estate lawyer immediately. Do not sign anything. The insurance policy will be paid to the named beneficiary. If that is not you, then...