Is a copy of a will drawn up by a lawyer and notarized legal. it was done in 1985 and the lawyer only gave a copy.

In order for a will to be valid, and admitted to probate, it must be the original will. Some states do allow for the probate of a copy of an...

My father died and left a will that left everything to my step mother. she has died and i wonder if i am entitled to anything .

This is exactly the reason why estate planners strongly advise people, especially with second marriages, to engage in estate planning. If...

Can a will be contested.

While Mr. Krause's point may be valid, on the face of your question you are not putting anything forward to support a will contest which is usually...

Yet another way to explain per stirpes is that "grandchildren" take less than "children." Although per stirpes does not apply ONLY to children, it...

My grandpa is 83 does my dad being POA have any say in my grandpa selling his property for $100,000 < than he should?

You need to see an attorney right away. It sounds like the man needs a competency evaluation. My guess is that the POA does not "spring" into...

Dont have original will only have a copy of will / what do we do

You have to apply to force the court to make her produce the will. If you do not you will have to proceed with an administration of the estate...

If I feel the probate lawyers fees are excessive but can not prove it and agree to close the estate, can I object later?

It sounds to me like what you are contemplating is probably a poor idea. I would try to take care of things now because it will be more efficient....

If an executor has died without making distributions from the estate, how does the incoming executor determine estate assets?

Mr. Frederick is correct. You need to hire your own attorney and sift through what information you have to determine what you started with, what...

Will I have to par taxes on the sale of a rare coin found?

You "found" a rare coin worth $1 million? Assuming this is true, if you sell it it is income to you, so yes you'll have to pay income taxes.

Can I put real property owned by my mother in a trust if I have a durable POA?

You may be able to do this but you would have to have the power under the POA to make such a transfer and also to create a trust if one does not...