Mother passed away in 2011 . How do I find out if there was any outstanding insurasce that she would of recieved and if some one

Easiest thing would be to check her mail as there could be bills/statements/dividends issued by the insurance company.

Can I appoint a family member as guardian to my kids if that person lives overseas?

You can do this, yes. I would also suggest working with a lawyer to name temporary guardians who are close by to where you live (in the event of...

I need to appoint a guardian for my 2 year old daughter. I need help, Is it an estate planning lawyer that I need?

Yes, go see an estate planning attorney right away.

Am I entitled to a copy of the will of my aunt who left me some money?

You can contact the attorney for the estate if there is one. If the will was probated you can obtain a copy of the will at the local Surrogate's...

My father made a trust for our family home in 1985. He and my mother are listed as trustees. I have POA for my mom.

If the house is in the trust then the successor trustee (the next trustee in line) would have power regarding the house. The POA would not be...

I am the named personal representative/executor in my mother's will. When she passes, who is allowed to contest my appointment?

Typically only interested parties - named beneficiaries and/or heirs at law and creditors. These days a will is not "read." The executor, once...

My father passed away he has no beneficiaries on his bank account my uncle try to collect won't give any in

Are you asking how do you get the information? It is possible that your father did not provide for you in his will/trust or otherwise - the only...

Questions about filing Inheritance Taxes

You really need an attorney or at least a qualified accountant who knows how to deal with inheritance tax returns. It appears that also an income...

Since your mother has passed, a power of attorney means nothing. A power of attorney is for a living person who wants to name an agent to act for...

If a probate matter of an estate goes to probate court will the house of the decease become an issue if an mortgage is still owe

This question isn't very clear - if there is a probate matter I would imagine everything in the deceased estate would be fair game to be reviewed -...