What to include on probate asset lists?

Ms. McMahon is correct - probate inventory only includes assets owned by the deceased at death (not including beneficiary designated, joint or POD...

There really is no such thing as a joint will, but they could have a joint trust. You could start by contacting the probate office in the county...

90 yr. old sister passed away, I am her only living sibling. How do I find out about the estate. She had no children or husban

The first thing I would do is contact the probate court/office in the county where she resided at death to see if an estate has been opened (i.e.,...

Stepmother's brother passed, typed and signed his final wishes? Is this a valid will in the state of OR?

Sounds questionable at best. Get yourself to an attorney to review the situation regarding the legality of the current guardianship (or lack...

I am my mom's trustee & executrix. Only 2 checks are made payable to her estate--all else is in a trust.

If there are assets (including these checks) in the estate (as opposed to the trust) they have to go through the estate (will). Most states have a...

My father passed and left a California Trust in 2002 but later went to Puerto Rico and made a will in 2012. Which One Is Valid?

I agree with the other attorneys who answered - much of the answer lies in how he owned the assets when he died. Keep in mind that assets could be...

Does a will always have to be probated?

Well, only when the person passes away. Most states have a small estate threshold which sometimes obviates the need to probate or at least makes...

Yes my question is can I be held liable?

If your question is, can you be in trouble for self-dealing under a power of attorney after the death of the account owner/principal, the answer is...

How to force a sibling to file a will with the local courts?

Every state has a procedure to compel someone in possession of a will to probate/present/deposit the will with the probate office. See a local...

What will result if a non profit in NC is having and drinking alcohol illegally in fundraising event?

What do you mean by "illegally" having alcohol? Is it a liquor license issue or a liability issue? Usually the main concern for a non-profit would...