So the will really makes you executor and gives you everything but says she "hopes and wishes" you'll give stuff to others? Well, thats a possible...

I agree 100% with Ms. Rabin's answer. If what you are saying is the case, then if my name was Bill Gates I would be a billionaire upon his death....

It depends exactly what the deed says as to the other owners - you would need to know if it passes by "right of survivorship" or if the estates of...

You are asking a bunch of lawyers to guess what is in your mail? That's pretty funny. But I would guess it is probably related to an estate you are...

You have an attorney (you say) so I would discuss with your attorney. If you do not like this attorney, you can switch. You have the legal right to...

As stated, you can make a claim against the estate but not directly against the insurance company. I would also want to know the age of the son.

I would start by seeing if you can access any of his personal effects to see if you can determine where he may have kept his money (what banks)....

That might be one option. You should seek services from an attorney that handles probate matters. We are all here!

Basic legwork to find the documents would be the first step. Places to look: 1. bank safe deposit box 2. home safe or strongbox 3. Freezer...

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SEE A LAWYER! WITE A WILL! Joint assets pass by operation of law, so they will pass to you. Assets in just his name will follow the law of...