The spouse does not take on the debt - but from a practical perspective debt always effects a married couple. See to it that you review your...

My mom pass away but she did not leave a will but she has an account can i collect with out a lawyer

IF she has no will and IF the account was owned by her alone (with no joint tenant or beneficiary) then most likley the account would need to be...

I received an waiver of notice of probate will and am being asked to sign and return. Is this normal and should I sign?

You should never sign anything unless you fully understand what it is and what it means. It would be extremely irresponsible of any attorney here...

My mother past away in 2002. I'm her son and I found out that she had a 401k but don't have the money to pay a lawyer.

Typically a 401k does not go through probate - find out if you are the beneficiary (or a beneficiary) of the 401k and ask what you need to do to...

How do I declare someone mentally incompetent?

Hire an attorney. The attorney will assist you in applying for guardianship which will include the opinions of at least 2 physicians.

P.o.d. account in California with a deceased beneficiary in N.C.. How can I get the bank to release funds?

The funds for the deceased POD beneficiary will have to be paid to the estate of that person so the estate will have to be opened. I think you'll...

Yes a beneficiary is entitled to a copy of the will - but that is typically after it has been probated. If an executor or person in possession of...

My uncle passed, 1 month ago. I have a will naming me as sole heir, written 1984. Need to find out if will is still valid.

If a different will was probated it would be on file with the local probate office - you would have to know his county of residence at death and...

Does an executor have any legal powers other than carrying out the wishes of the deceased?

First and foremost - hire your own attorney. Second, demand information and an accounting - which you would be entitled to anyway. Also, always...

What are my rights as a beneaficary of a trust, and aren't you intitled to a disclosure with-in 30 days of the deceaced.

If you are a beneficiary you are entitled to information. Hire yourself a new lawyer.