A mother has several cd's that are jointly held by her and two daughters.

Basically you are correct. First, if there are two joint tenants, then PA allows for only 1/2 to be included. Your mom would have been better...

Is it legal?

He can transfer the property to you in two ways. Either he can sign the title to the car over to you himself, or more practical, you can have the...

What does it mean to be an executor to and estate? How can I rush the process of probate w/out a will in Bronx, New York

When a person dies without a will, then the next of kin must petition the court or go to the register of wills to obtain letters of administration....

Sounds like a bunch of bull. For example, in PA a durable or POA need not be recorded to be valid. Under the full faith and credit rules between...

Florida attorney has custody of Florida Will. Testator moved to North Carolina four years ago. Where to file will?

If the will and trust were validly executed under FL law, NC will allow the will to be probated there, assuming NC was the permanent residence of...

My husband died, no will and no right to see the morgage acct.

When a person dies without a will, then the next of kin must petition the court or go to the register of wills to obtain letters of administration....

My mom was declared incapacitated before she had a will drawn up. Is it too late?

If she is legally incompetent to draw a will, then the intestate laws would control. This is yet another reason for people to have a will...

Can you give me advice on choosing an executor for a simple estate?

You have really thought out the possibilities. Relatives are usually the logical choice or trusted friends, so the choice of a lawyer or a trusted...

My father passed in May, how can i find out if my father's will has been filed?

Yes or if the state in question has a register of wills or similarly named department, the will is a matter of public record along with any other...

Executor and second name Executor

It depends on whether they are acting in the best interest of the beneficiciaries. You need to show that their actions are decreasing the value of...