Is probate necessary for a simple estate?

If there are assets in a decedent's name, then the will must be probated. Once a person dies no one can act for him or her except for an executor,...

Form 8332

Yes, she needs to sign Form 8332. She would be violating the divorce decree if she attempted to claim the children. For more details on this...

Can I get a power of attorney for my missing mother?

A power of attorney is not an option since she must sign it to give you power to act. You need to get in touch will a local estates attorney to...

My sister is incarerated in prison in another city & want me to get power of attorney to get her belongs in another facility

You need to retain an estates lawyer to draft a durable power of attorney giving you the power to act on her behalf. You need to clarify with the...

Im the executrix and there is money still coming in but the house has not been sold and taxes and bills still need to be paid

You are in a tough bind. You may want to alert the creditors that the estate is illiquid in attempt to get them to be patient, but this may not be...

I agree with the prior attorney. Basically, if you have attended to corporate formalities such as regular board of director meetings and minutes...

Does a home owned in Ca automatically transfer to the surviving spouse at death or does it have to go through probate?

As the house was in his name only, you must go through probate to transfer it to you. Hope this helps. If you think this post was helpful,...

HSA account. For medical only or for dental as well?

It depends on the terms of the plan itself. Get a copy of the HSA plan and review it to see if it covers dental. Hope this helps. If you think...

Can my estranged deceased husband's mother take control of his body, car, and material items without my consent.

The key question is whether he has a will and what does the will say. If she is named executrix of his will if he has one, then she can make...

If spouse passes away and they were in the midst of settling their parent's estate (in a different state and no will), now what?

It is possible, if the sister does not want to serve as administratrix and she signs a waiver to do so. They need to contact the AZ attorney...