Is a probate court transcript public record?

I agree with Mr. Frederick. Call the register of wills in the county in question and find out what is in the file and how much it will...

What is a family's obligation if a deceased loved one dies without a will, life insurance, or assets other than personal items?

The family members have no legal obligation for any of the uncle's debts or legal obligations. Hope this helps. Please remember to...

You don't. When someone dies a POA is no longer relevant. You would need to get appointed as administrator of his estate. Do not be weak here;...

My father died six years ago and the attorney has billed estate for 100k for miscellaneous and also his para legal stole 100k

You waited 6 years here. You may have an insurmountable statute of limations problem but it is hard to know without going over all the facts. ...

Both attorneys offer sound advice. Hopefully you can locate the trust. If not you would have some real problems. Without the trust you do not...

How can IRS carryovers affect a secondary beneficary of a residuary?

Your question is unclear. Are you asking about a carryover in basis or are you asking about carryover of net operating losses or capital losses?...

Must I sign the receipt & release final distribution prior to receiving the money from my Mother's estate.

This is standard operation procedure to complete the estate. As Ms. Sinclair points out, you could arrange for the simultaneous signing of the...

What document my ill friend sign to give her sister authority to claim her assets?

This is an estate planning matter. She need a will, perhaps a trust and her non-probate assets need to be coordinated into a coherent and well...

You cannot do this on your own and you need a face to face meeting with an estates attorney. First, you have to pay income on this money and under...

I have a friend who has no family , and is going into the nursing home , what should happen to the contents of the house.

Without a will the laws of intestate succession in the state where he or she dies controls. It would go to those relatives as specified under...