My 40 year old brother just passed away. he had no assets as he was on disability and Medicaid. he had a will . . I am executor.

If he was a resident of NY the probate would be opened in NY. Having the death certificate and will is not enough - you have to probate the will...

Illinois estate settlement taking well over a year! And no end in sight! Normal?

Probate taking 12-18 months is quite normal in many situations. If you think something improper is going on you can hire your own attorney.

Selected as the best answer

What costs more in probate for the estate of a person. Dying in intestate or having a will?

Probate fees are based on the value of assets passing through probate - be it under a will or intestacy. Usually probate is more expensive if...

Im my mothers caretaker. when she dies do i get her house?

If you are asking: Do I get the house because I'm her caretaker? No. The house will pass: 1.) by deed if you are joint with survivorship. 2.)if...

My mom passed away, no will, no estate, no probate. Is life insurance considered estate?

The other attorneys are correct - life insurance is non-probate, you may need probate or an insolvency proceeding to clear title to real estate.

My mother died in ct. with no will. she was remarried can I fight my step father for half or part of the estate.

If she died with no will, and children from a prior relationship, you likely have some claim to the estate. What that includes and the exact...

Is it possible to become executor of estate and medical power of attorney to a grand parent that is married without his wife?

He can name anyone he wants as his agent. He can also do with his will what he wishes, including naming you as executor (remember that is only...

Selected as the best answer

I I signed the final papers to my mom's estate 3 weeks ago and I have not received my check lawyer will not return my calls

Not really all that long in the probate world - I too am not sure what final papers means....also, you say you signed off but you apparently have...

My sister and I jointly own our deceased parents home. If one of us passes, would the other inherit the entire property ?

It depends on the exact wording of the deed as to whether it is tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship...it could also be...

Living Trust, Family Trust or Custodial account for child after parents death

I am sorry for your loss and I understand your wish to care for your daughter...but trying to do it yourself is really going about it the wrong way...