My sister dies and her husband is doing everything to keep my niece away from us. Is there anything I can do?

Is he the father of the child or the legal guardian? While the rights of grandparents have expanded over the years, I don't think there is much in...

Consult with a local attorney to be sure but if the situation in MI is handled similarly to other states, you would need to file to compel the...

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Have you ever consulted an attorney for this issue? You say there "is no legal fiduciary" but if you are the guardian you are a fiduciary. The...

I agree with Mr. Whalen - this may be awkward but the other co-exec has a right to hire their own attorney although usually you would agree and...

If you are named in a will to inherit money do you have a right to read the will that has been probated

You do, if you are a beneficiary you should have gotten a copy or can get one. If you go to the probate court where the will was probated it is...

Lawyer says charges are 270/ hr. and ends up billing a1%~1 1/2% fee for services of a simple probate. What are my options?

This is why attorneys are supposed to have their fee agreements in writing. This is just bad practice. Also you state could differ so I would...

Life insurance beneficiary

It makes more sense in a situation like this to set up a trust, and have your life insurance payable to the trust with a trustee you trust to...

What type of attorney do I need, to get a copy of my deceased fathers will? My Step mom has a separate will of her own.

Start by looking at the county probate records (every county has an office that handles this) and at the deed. But given that it sounds like the...

How can I find if he file tax married jointly

You can also go online to the IRS.gov website and get your own 2013 tax return transcript. See link below. Your tax return transcript will...

No, it can be mailed. Many times people (executor, beneficiary) like to trade the release/check at the same time, but in my experience if I have...