My mother has a conservator, but I have been named as the executor of her estate. At what point do I take over her estate?

Ms. Evans offers a perfect answer. Executor is only appointed after death. Do yourself a favor and at least get some legal advice at the...

Is there a way to get an IRA paid to an estate without doing a full probate?

I would take Ms. Harvey's advice because she has shown herself to be a good lawyer here on AVVO. I would note however that you need to make sure...

How do i transfer title over without going to probate court?

what are you transferring? If it is just a car there should be a small estate procedure. Call the local probate office and ask. Other OK...

What can I do to get the last 3,500 of my inheritance?

I like Mr. Miller's answer because it addresses the cost-benefit issue. You just have to decide how much you are willing to spend on an attorney...

Repairs and maintenance on the house that is part of the estate of my deceased parent

Mr. Wagner and Ms. Hunter offer good suggestions and advice. In terms of "foreseeing difficulty" that really depends on them- they can make...

Mother passed away 12 days ago. Divorced. 3 adult children. 2 live with her, 1 does not. Rumor of will but not produced yet.

Yes, you do need to find out what is going on. You clearly need a lawyer to demand that the will be produced or for one of the kids to raise the...

What are the types of proof needed for a beneficiaries appearance in probate court to prove they are indeed still alive?

Not to be a smart alec but: Physically showing up. It's not really clear what hte issue here is - I think if you are involved in a probate dispute...

I agree with the other attorneys but would add that I believe the clause directs tax on non-probate transfers to be paid by the residue of the...

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My mother just died leaving a Trust to my brother and me. Do I need a probate lawyer if I suspect my brother of mishandling fund

Very sorry about your situation. No one can really tell you what to do, other than to say that if you have concerns getting a lawyer and more...

As Trustee of a Trust, Trustor deceased, do I need a letter Testamentary to get an Estate bank account or just the Trust papers?

If you need a trust account you need the trust, if you need an estate account you need to probate the will and get Letters Testamentary. If you...