Step Dad passed away 9 days ago. I live in a different state. How can i read his will?

If you are a step child you don't have rights as an 'heir at law' (if he had no will) but if you are in the will you have rights. See other answer...

My Step Dad passed away 9 days ago. He did have a will. How can I find out if I am one of the heirs?

The will has to be presented for probate (the will is physically taken to the local probate court office in the county where he resided at death) -...

My motherinlaw passed away in July leaving my husband in the will as well as other family members. Other family members that we

There are a few fine GA attorneys here on AVVO who you should consider consulting with. First advice is to get your own lawyer (or at least if...

Can a non-probateable asset (IRA with sole beneficiary) be transferred into a Custodial Account that can be controlled by a will

I agree with Mr. Wagner that the situation is a bit confusing. But if the funds were withdrawn (however that happened), and unfortunately income...

When can stocks and life insurance be accessed after a person is deceased?

As to things like the IRA you may be able to transfer those, but as to probate assets the respective estate need to be addressed. I would imagine...

A person dies owning assets titled jointly with their spouse & wrongful death is filed, is probate required in Florida ?

He is correct. The wrongful death action is a cause of action on behalf of his estate and heirs. The fact that you have a joint house or joint...

My mother passed and the revocable trust was to be split A/B with hers becoming irrevocable upon death, is there another trust..

Mr. Potter gives a good answer and explains how the trust is usually subdivided in two then upon the surviving spouse's passing "comes back...

Property is in new jersey I live in florida what state do I contact to represent my interest in probate dispute?

You need to be clear on making sure you know: Where the probate is (where did the deceased person reside at death) as well as where the property...

If you believe this will is a product of fraud or undue influence or the person did not have mental capacity you can challenge the will - you must...

I am not licensed in MO - but a quick bit of research appears to indicate Missouri doesn't collect an estate or inheritance tax.